Richard Collins
New ZealandpoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Richard Collins is a general ward candidate in Rotorua who shares concerns about the use of AI in political campaigning, advocating for transparency and the disclosure of AI-generated content by candidates.
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Richard Collins received 498 votes in the byelection.
Eastern Bay byelection: Victor Luca leads with 3355 votesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-25
New Zealand· 2026-09-25
Richard Collins left the role of chief financial officer in the wake of a controversy over RTÉ payments.
RTÉ’s chief financial officer resigns some 18 months into role – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-01-16
Ireland· 2026-01-16
Richard Collins backed Māori wards if they boosted participation in voting.
Local elections 2025: Where Rotorua candidates stand on Māori wardsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-07
New Zealand· 2025-09-07
Richard Collins is a fellow general ward candidate who shares the position against using AI-generated content.
Rotorua faces its first real test of AI in local politicsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-08-24
New Zealand· 2025-08-24
