Wellington Mayoral Candidate Rob Gouldan Banned from Future Taxpayers’ Union Events After Disgraceful Behaviour

The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union has today banned minor Wellington mayoral candidate Rob Goulden from all future events hosted by the Union and its affiliated student group, Generation Screwed, following his behaviour at tonight’s sold out Victoria University mayoral debate.

Executive Director Jordan Williams said:

“It’s been reported to me that Mr Goulden was aggressive and rude to our university student coordinators, and treated Taxpayers’ Union staff and volunteers disgustingly. That is totally unacceptable. Thankfully our student volunteers were there to show him the maturity he was lacking."

“We won’t tolerate that kind of behaviour, especially toward young people who care enough to engage in politics. If he tries to attend any of our future events, I have instructed our staff to call the Police” said Williams.