Siouxsie Wiles says online threats persist years after pandemic
Convictions could lead to sentences of up to 10 years in prison and fines reaching €1 million. Ongoing employment reviews and possible criminal investigations are underway. More than half of the related listings are located in Auckland.
“Let me tell you, if the bill can’t be fixed up, it won’t be going ahead.”
One observer concluded, “I eventually decided she was Machiavellian.” The current debate is not only about whether TPM’s conduct has been erratic, but rather who bears greater responsibility for failing the public — the party itself or the media establishment.
“It’s incredibly difficult to get your head around what basically spiritual concepts are doing inside a regulatory scientific regime.”
Her resignation renewed discussions about whether women in politics are held back by bias or by their performance, as well as how claims of harm should influence accountability. The Press weakened its neutrality by omitting Paul Stevens’ activist past, effectively transforming a partisan perspective into an appearance of objective authority.
New Zealanders’ declining trust in the media stems not only from exposure to misinformation but also from the way stories are framed and presented.
Author’s Summary
Siouxsie Wiles’ experiences reveal deep tensions in New Zealand between media responsibility, political bias, and the enduring effects of public hostility and misinformation.