
Wellington City councillor Ray Chung met with Russian ambassador Stanislav Oparin to discuss hosting an event, despite recently being briefed by spy agencies about the threat of foreign interference targeting local government politicians.
Chung has since sought security advice, stating he didn't consider the security risks prior to the meeting.
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