Wellington Personality Graham Bloxham Arrested Again Over “Harmful” Social Media Posts
By Lions Roar News Wellington Bureau
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Friday, January 16, 2026) — For the second time in just one week, controversial Wellington figure Graham Bloxham has found himself in police custody. The 57-year-old, widely known for his association with the Wellington Live Facebook page, was arrested at his home yesterday following a series of online posts that have sparked legal outrage.
The arrest marks a dramatic escalation in the ongoing saga surrounding the social media personality, who only days ago was involved in a physical scuffle at a political rally on Lambton Quay.
📱 The Charges: Harmful Digital Communications
Police confirmed today that a man in his 50s has been charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act. The charges appear to stem from a series of posts on the Wellington Live page that leveled serious criminal allegations against a local man.
- “Extremely Damaging”: The victim’s employer has hit back, describing the posts as “defamatory” and “completely false.”
- The “Karachi” Defense: In a bizarre twist, Bloxham reportedly told the man’s employer that he was not responsible for the content. Instead, he claimed the posts were written by a “team of writers in Karachi, Pakistan” who work for the page.
- The Fallout: Bloxham has been released on bail and is scheduled to appear in the Wellington District Court next week.
🕶️ Inside the “Man Cave” Arrest
Speaking from his home today, Bloxham described the moment three police officers arrived at his “man cave” to take him into custody. While he praised the officers as “kind gentlemen,” he admitted the ordeal has left him “downhearted.”
Despite the charges, Bloxham remains defiant, issuing a press release vowing to “fight this extreme censorship.”
👤 Who Owns Wellington Live?
The arrest has reignited questions about the ownership and accountability of the Wellington Live community page, which has a history of spreading misinformation.
- Contractor or Owner? Bloxham now disputes owning the page, describing himself merely as a “contractor.”
- The Mystery Buyer: He claims he has sold the platform to an undisclosed buyer, though no official records of a sale have ever been made public.
