Golriz Ghahraman
Golriz Ghahraman is a former Member of Parliament in New Zealand, known for her advocacy on social justice issues, particularly concerning human rights, race relations, and women's rights. She gained significant media attention after a shopping incident where an image of her was leaked online, raising concerns about privacy and the potential dangers posed by online harassment.
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Golriz Ghahraman resigned after being caught in a shoplifting spree.
Another senior Green Party staffer departs as Louis Day resigns from communications role
New Zealand· 2025-10-10
Golriz Ghahraman’s resignation over shoplifting allegations has been noted.
Mood of the Boardroom: Peters rises as Seymour and Greens slip with CEOsNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Golriz Ghahraman discusses her public humiliation and the trauma rooted in her refugee past.
The Shame Game: Golriz Ghahraman and Wellington mayor Tory Whanau discuss their public humiliation on The ElephantNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
MP Golriz Ghahraman had been caught shoplifting.
Green Party chief of staff resigns, citing ‘health, wellbeing and whānau’New Zealand· 2025-09-22
Golriz Ghahraman experienced a scandalous departure from the political party.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle resigns in reversal of previous desire to stay in ParliamentNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
Ghahraman was mentioned by Whanau as one of the female politicians affected by derogatory remarks.
Exclusive: More explicit rumours about Tory Whanau – this time from Auckland councillor Maurice WilliamsonNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
Ghahraman, a member of Parliament on the Green Party’s list from 2017 to 2024, was convicted last June for shoplifting nearly $9000 worth of retail items from high-end fashion stores.
Auckland K Rd restaurant Atelier defends poor treatment allegations from ex-MP Golriz GhahramanNew Zealand· 2025-07-09
Golriz Ghahraman is mentioned as a woman politician who has faced horrific treatment from the media.
Wellington mayoral race: Has Tory Whanau’s experience deterred other women from running?New Zealand· 2025-06-18
The recent case of former MP Golriz Ghahraman being recorded on the retail surveillance network during a shopping incident raised the question of whether footage could be made 'available to people’s political enemies'.
Farmers and The Warehouse give body cameras to staff after concerns of ‘abusive’ customer behaviourNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Ghahraman was involved in a shoplifting incident that led to her being questioned by security staff.
Security guard who leaked Golriz Ghahraman photo fired - after police discoveryNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
Ghahraman was stopped and questioned at the supermarket over a shoplifting allegation.
Golriz Ghahraman’s supermarket incident: Foodstuffs’ security guard’s texts revealedNew Zealand· 2025-03-30
Golriz Ghahraman faced controversy due to her shoplifting incident.
Duncan Garner: Chris Hipkins’ inconvenient truth – the Greens are loopy and Te Pāti Māori too radicalNew Zealand· 2025-03-29
Golriz Ghahraman is a former MP who pleaded guilty to four counts of shoplifting earlier last year.
Golriz Ghahraman case brings justice system into the spotlight – Sasha BorissenkoNew Zealand· 2025-02-23
Ghahraman was involved in a privacy breach incident where her image was leaked by a supermarket's security staff.
Foodstuffs admits its security staff leaked photo of ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman as new privacy breach emergesNew Zealand· 2025-02-21
Ghahraman has been involved in a shopping incident that led to a leaked image and calls for an inquiry.
Image leaked of Golriz Ghahraman during Pak’nSave shopping incident – now she wants an inquiryNew Zealand· 2025-02-13
