David Farrar comments on Young National harassment claim

A former National party staffer says the political impact of an allegation of sexual misconduct will depend on how the woman feels her complaint has been handled. The website Newsroom says a teenage woman has reported inappropriate touching and behaviour by a member of the Young Nats following their Christmas drinks. It says the 17-year-old who was there as a guest went to a young man's nearby apartment with friends. She claims the man grabbed her face and tried to kiss and grope her. She says he then chased her as she fled from the flat. The police have confirmed they are investigating a complaint. Earlier this year, a young man was accused of harassing four teenagers at a Labour youth camp. A former National party staffer David Farrar, an honorary life member of Young National, talks to Guyon Espiner.