ACT candidate quits Wellington race over undisclosed group link

The candidate stepped down after it emerged she had not revealed prior membership in a Chinese political organisation with ties to the ruling communist party.

Reviewed by Rakai 2 July 2026

An ACT Party candidate has withdrawn from a Wellington electorate race ahead of the November election after failing to disclose previous membership in a Chinese political organisation.

The Chinese political group has connections to China's ruling communist party.