Clinton Dearlove on the campaign trail in 2011 when he was standing for the Mana Party in Te Tai Tonga. Photo / John Stone
A Northland political candidate has been charged with failing to declare his expenses and donations from the 2020 election.
Clinton Dearlove, of Whangārei, appeared in the Whangārei District Court on Monday last week charged with two breaches of the Electoral Act.
One breach relates to a requirement to file a
return of election expenses — or a nil return if the candidate didn't spend anything — within 70 working days of polling day.
The other is for failing to declare any donations within the same 70-day timeframe.
Under the rules candidates have to provide the names and addresses of any donors giving more than $1500 (or $50 if the donor is an overseas person).
