A white supremacist who was jailed for sharing a video of the Christchurch mosque terror attack wants to be on the board of a nearby school.
Philip Arps was sentenced to 21 months in prison for sharing a video of the Christchurch mosque terror attack. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Philip Arps was sentenced to 21 months in prison in 2019.
The principal of Te Aratai College, formerly Linwood College, has confirmed Arps has put his name forward for one of five trustee positions.
The school is not far from Linwood Mosque, one of two targeted by the shooter.
Richard Edmundson would not say what he thinks of Arps being a contender for board a position but said there were nine people vying for election.
He said the school was known for its inclusion and diversity.
The election runs until 7 September.