Several reported death threats or assaults with weapons—one MP even reported a fake gun aimed at them, at close range. Among women, 40 percent faced threats of physical violence, 14 percent threats of sexual violence, and nearly 20 percent had threats made against family members. In 2018, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson endured rape and death threats targeting her and her children after she condemned far-right speakers. Police prosecuted eight individuals for making death threats against her, and surveys indicated that 92 percent of abusive political posts were directed at her. “Earlier this year, when I raised community concerns about policing practices in central Wellington, I was met with an avalanche of rape and death threats.