Businessman Chris Meehan, founder of Winton Land, hosted exclusive fundraisers for New Zealand First’s Shane Jones at his luxury home. Meehan is currently facing accusations of sexually harassing staff. Despite the allegations, neither the National Party nor NZ First intends to return donations received from Meehan. The story highlights a potential conflict of interest and raises questions about the due diligence processes of both parties regarding donor vetting. Newsroom reported on the fundraisers and the parties’ response to scrutiny over the funds. This situation places further pressure on Jones, who has been a prominent figure in recent political debates. The parties’ decision not to return the funds could damage their public image.