Ani O’Brien
New ZealandactivistFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ani O’Brien is a prominent voice within the lesbian community, known for her advocacy on issues related to the differentiation of biological women from transgender women. Recently, she has gained attention for her critical commentary on Green MP Benjamin Doyle's online behavior, raising concerns about child safeguarding and the appropriateness of Doyle's social media presence.
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Ani O’Brien is mentioned in relation to allegations about Maiki Sherman.
Nicky Hager’s Dirty Work attack on Taxpayers’ Union ‘naive’ – Heather du Plessis-AllanNew Zealand· 2026-09-26
Ani O’Brien led the smear campaigns that forced the resignation of TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman.
Everyone is talking about Nicky Hager’s book Dirty Work – but is it any good?New Zealand· 2026-09-23
Ani O’Brien is a political commentator who broke a significant story on her Substack page.
Lunch with ... Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie on NZ business ambition, the future of media and how a kid from Alexandra made it in Silicon ValleyNew Zealand· 2026-09-11
Ani O’Brien has departed The Campaign Company to establish herself as an independent consultant.
Media Insider: TV showdown – the race to host political debates; Westpac pauses new brand campaign; Will Traitors NZ return?; Mike Hosking on ZB’s 100th birthdayNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Ani O’Brien suggested banning teens under 16 from having smartphones.
Labour bungles response to Paul Henry bombshell; the embarrassing part of Indian PM’s visit – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-07-16
Ani O’Brien said on X that Doyle’s account was 'a child-safeguarding nightmare'.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has been the victim of a moral panic - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
O’Brien explored two points through postings on X and Substack regarding Doyle's online behavior.
Anatomy of a scandal - Green MP Benjamin Doyle’s case explainedNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
