Dunedin councillor Jo Galer joins council meeting from bathroom

Councillor Jo Galer of the Dunedin City Council in New Zealand appeared on a live council meeting via video link while in her home bathroom, with laundry clearly visible behind her. Mayor Sophie Barker asked her to move the camera, noting the exposed washing. The footage was posted to YouTube, quickly attracting thousands of views and widespread social‑media commentary about the unusual setting and a mysterious figure seen behind a door in the background.

The incident sparked a viral discussion online but did not lead to any reported changes in council procedures or policy.