Benjamin Doyle
Benjamin Doyle is a current Member of Parliament representing the Green Party in New Zealand, known for his advocacy on issues related to social justice, including the rights of transgender individuals. He recently gained media attention for his strong opposition to government consultations regarding the regulation of puberty blockers, asserting that access to gender-affirming healthcare is a fundamental human right and should not be subjected to debate.
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Green Party MP, and New Zealand’s first non-binary MP, Benjamin Doyle, came into controversy this year when their private Instagram account was exposed.
The news events that defined 2025 – The Front Page
New Zealand· 2025-12-12
Benjamin Doyle, New Zealand’s first non-binary MP, resigned after controversial posts led to death threats.
Another senior Green Party staffer departs as Louis Day resigns from communications roleNew Zealand· 2025-10-10
Swarbrick pointed to former MP Benjamin Doyle’s exit from Parliament amid Peters’ outrage.
Winston vs Chlöe: An ugly attack turns into ugly politics - Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
Benjamin Doyle announced their resignation after months of online harassment.
Mood of the Boardroom: Peters rises as Seymour and Greens slip with CEOsNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
MP Benjamin Doyle resigned suddenly this month after a social media firestorm earlier this year over controversial old Instagram posts.
Green Party chief of staff resigns, citing ‘health, wellbeing and whānau’New Zealand· 2025-09-22
Green MP Benjamin Doyle resigns in reversal of previous desire to stay in Parliament.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle resigns in reversal of previous desire to stay in ParliamentNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
Jessie referenced Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle, who faced death threats after a controversial post online.
Person who fell pregnant after doctor’s implant error says ACC must do betterNew Zealand· 2025-04-17
Benjamin Doyle came out firing against online trolls for a firestorm that swirled around their interpretation of the word 'bussy'.
Tamatha Paul’s police comments, Treaty bill dies, Winston Peters turns 80: A week in NZ politics - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle has returned to Parliament, saying their social media posts never had a sexual meaning and they don’t believe they did anything wrong.
Trump slump to poll bump? Christopher Luxon’s big opportunity amid tariff chaos – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Benjamin Doyle has been the victim of a moral panic regarding his support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has been the victim of a moral panic - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety in refusing to delete social media posts.
Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety in refusing to delete social media postsNew Zealand· 2025-04-09Green MP Benjamin Doyle to miss start of week at Parliament following death threats.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle to miss start of week at Parliament following death threatsNew Zealand· 2025-04-07Doyle, who uses they/them pronouns, entered Parliament in 2024 following the ousting of Darleen Tana.
Benjamin Doyle: Unclear if Green MP returning to Parliament soon after threatsNew Zealand· 2025-04-06The altercation follows a week in which Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle was targeted in an online campaign that resulted in an 'immense' number of death threats.
Shane Jones and wife Dot say she was grabbed after altercation at Auckland AirportNew Zealand· 2025-04-06
Benjamin Doyle is a Green MP who has been criticized for using inappropriate language in captions of photos of children.
Why I shared Benjamin Doyle’s screenshots and why I am furious at the Greens - Ani O’BrienNew Zealand· 2025-04-03Green MP Benjamin Doyle’s case explained.
Treaty Principles Bill destined for bin as Te Pāti Māori standoff continues; Chlöe Swarbrick feels the heat – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Doyle is the first non-binary MP in New Zealand’s Parliament and also a parent.
Anatomy of a scandal - Green MP Benjamin Doyle’s case explainedNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
Benjamin Doyle has been the subject of death threats and abuse, which Swarbrick has condemned.
Greens and NZ First clash sparks fears of ‘dirty campaign’ for election - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Doyle received death threats this week after a private Instagram account under the name 'Biblebeltbussy' surfaced.
David Seymour suggests Green Party report threats against MP Benjamin Doyle to Mongrel MobNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Doyle's social media posts have been criticized by Peters for using queer community language.
Listen live: Winston Peters talks new Interislander ferry fleet with Mike HoskingNew Zealand· 2025-03-31
The Green Party yesterday also said MP Benjamin Doyle has been subjected to 'immense' death threats and abuse over one of the MP’s social media accounts.
Rising intolerance casts shadow over our political landscape – EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-03-31
Doyle must also know by now that using vulgar and sexually explicit words can be construed in ways never intended.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle’s case offers lessons for all - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-03-31MP Benjamin Doyle began to receive death threats after posts from a private Instagram account were made public.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls Greens’ Marama Davidson and discusses police rowNew Zealand· 2025-03-31
Benjamin Doyle is a Green MP who has faced immense death threats and abuse over social media.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle faces ‘immense’ death threats and abuse over social media accountNew Zealand· 2025-03-31Benjamin Doyle, a current Green Party MP, condemned the review of safety measures for puberty blockers.
Hundreds march in Wellington to support access for puberty blockers, gender-affirming careNew Zealand· 2025-03-23
