Christey

Christey

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Christey is the mother of the children found after a significant police operation following the death of her ex-husband, Tom Phillips, who was shot by police during a confrontation. She has faced legal issues, including a charge related to driving under the influence, and has been described as a strong and intelligent individual who has endured difficult years without her children.

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Christey has spoken out about the difficulties of her relationship with Tom Phillips and the toll it has taken on her.

‘He was a dictator’: Mother of Marokopa children speaks out about her relationship with Tom Phillips
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
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Christey described her experiences with Phillips and her feelings of being disregarded by police.

Marokopa children’s mother describes Tom Phillips as a ‘dictator’, says she objected to Netflix doco
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-30
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Christey faces a charge of driving with an excess blood level and was remanded to reappear in court.

Mother of Tom Phillips’ children in court day ex-husband shot dead, children found
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-12
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