新西兰的两名毛利人选区议员在2025年选举期间面临威胁和虐待之后,获得了最高达4 500美元的安全经费。 Two Māori ward councillors in New Zealand received up to $4,500 in security funding after facing threats and abuse during the 2025 elections.

新西兰东富尔湾新当选的两名毛利族选区议员Toni Boynton和Mawera Karetai在2025年地方选举期间面临威胁、骚扰和种族主义虐待后,正在使用4 500美元的新政府津贴,用于家庭安全。 Two newly elected Māori ward councillors in New Zealand’s Eastern Bay of Plenty, Toni Boynton and Mawera Karetai, are using a new government allowance of up to $4,500 for home security after facing threats, harassment, and racist abuse during the 2025 local elections. 两人都报告了网上虐待、破坏、威胁其安全和家人的行为。 Karetai引述她15岁的儿子受到的威胁。 Both reported online abuse, vandalism, and threats to their safety and families, with Karetai citing threats against her 15-year-old son. 他们将敌意归咎于毛利选区周围的错误信息和政治两极分化。 They attributed the hostility to misinformation and political polarization around Māori wards. 2025年6月推出的安全资金旨在保护当选官员,防止与在线匿名和边缘团体有关的虐待增加。 The security funding, introduced in June 2025, aims to protect elected officials amid rising abuse linked to online anonymity and fringe groups.