Waikato Regional councillor Fred Lichtwark says the investigation was unfair and does not tell the full story. A transcript of the voice message showed him calling Husband a "lying so and so" and to "grow some nuts" in relation to his involvement. The voice message had not even been the reason for Husband's code of conduct complaint but Hardaker had decided to make it one on his behalf, he said. Only one part of the third complaint laid by councillor Barry Quayle relating to his contracts subcommittee was upheld. Details of the third complaint have not yet been released by the council but related to concerns Lichtwark raised about how contracts were being signed off.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 21, 2021 07:11 UTC