Canterbury Mornings

Christchurch's mayor says she first heard the Serious Fraud Office was investigating her election spending when she stepped off a flight from Japan.On Friday, the SFO announced it had police referrals to do with expenses for Lianne Dalziel and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.Dalziel had been overseas, giving an official apology in Japan to people whose family members died in the CTV Building collapse.She told Chris Lynch she found out from the media in Auckland Airport."When I read on line that it had been referred to the Serious Fraud Office, I was quite surprised and I guess disappointed I hadn't been provided with any advice."However, Dalziel says she isn't concerned about what people think about the investigation.She says she's taking it seriously, but she has a job to do."It may be there are those who have particular interests in presenting things as if perception is reality. I want to continue in the role. Nothing has changed."