She Spoke the Truth. Now She Pays the Price

$2,485 of $1,200,000 goal
Given by 41 generous donors in around 5 months

A call for Justice, support Melissa in her fight against corruption, silencing, and $1.2 million in crushing legal costs (so far).

Auckland

She Spoke Up now she is paying the Price! Help her fight back!

Instead of being protected she was fired, outed, silenced and dragged through nearly a decade of litigation.

https://www.lawfuel.com/barrister-proves-banks-orchestrated-retaliatory-campaign-against-bnz-whistleblower/

https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/06/26/bnz-proposal-to-force-whistleblower-out-was-retaliation-authority-rules/

https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2406/S00486/unprecedented-era-judgement-finds-bnz-acted-with-retaliatory-intent-against-whistleblower.htm (click the link and if a box comes up, you can confirm its personal use, and close the box, no need to subscribe).

Despite gag orders and public suppression, Melissa has continued to stand up for what she believes is right. She now faces nearly $1.2 million in legal costs (so far) emotional distress, and total financial ruin - Just for telling the truth

Now, she needs your help.

💥 This isn’t just about Melissa. It’s about protecting all New Zealanders who stand up to power.

Every dollar raised goes directly to support her legal costs and breaking the silence that powerful institutions desperately want to keep in place.

Rob Lewis' involvement (page creator)

I am her support person, and her advocate.

Use of funds

Paying for the legal fees that she owes.

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Mike
Mike on 25 Sep 2025
$20
Rob Lewis

Your support is much appreciated, thank you Mike.

Rob Lewis
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Rob Lewis

Thank you very much for your support.

Rob Lewis
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Guest Donor on 23 Jul 2025
Been through similar, but nothing as horrendous. Totally understand emotional and psychological toll. Happy to pass through a donation in support.
$100
Rob Lewis

Sorry to hear that you experienced something similar. Thank you for your support.

Rob Lewis
Norm
Norm on 22 Jul 2025
$50
Rob Lewis

Thank you for your support Norm, it is much appreciated.

Rob Lewis
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Guest Donor on 22 Jul 2025
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Rob Lewis

Many thanks for your support.

Rob Lewis

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This campaign started on 8 Jul 2025 and ends on 8 Jul 2026.