# Threats Against NZ MPs Rise Astronomically

> Speaker warns political threats have surged to dangerous levels.
- Title: Threats Against NZ MPs Rise Astronomically · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: Speaker warns political threats have surged to dangerous levels. New Zealand's Speaker says threats against MPs have risen 'astronomically' with 216 security…
- Keywords: parliament, speaker, political threats, security requests, gerry brownlee, parliamentary service, rafael gonzalez-montero, politics, news, Threats, Against, MPs
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/political/2039412/threats-against-nz-mps-rise-astronomically-says-speaker
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-20T02:47:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nz, parliament, speaker, political threats, security requests, gerry brownlee, parliamentary service, rafael gonzalez-montero, politics, news
## Threats against NZ MPs rise
Speaker Gerry Brownlee says threats against New Zealand MPs have risen 'astronomically' in recent years.
## 216 security requests in three weeks
Parliament's Security Information, Risk and Advisory Service handled 216 requests for advice or support between 28 September and 18 October.
## Australian MP critically injured
An Australian MP has been critically injured and lost a leg in an attack condemned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
## Speaker blames public frustration
Speaker Gerry Brownlee says growing public frustration, financial pressure and global instability fuel political hostility.
## Risk of politicians leaving communities
Speaker warns continued intimidation could drive politicians away from communities they represent.
## Key takeaway

New Zealand's Speaker says threats against MPs have risen 'astronomically' with 216 security requests in three weeks.