08.08.2026 00:00
Unusual moments occurred at a municipal council meeting in New Zealand. Dunedin City Councillor Jo Galer attracted attention when laundry behind her was reflected on camera while she attended the online meeting from her bathroom. Despite the Mayor's warning, Galer continuing the meeting in the same manner caused the footage to become a topic on social media.
Jo Galer, a member of the Dunedin City Council in New Zealand, joined an online council meeting from her bathroom. While laundry hung up to dry behind Galer was visible on camera, the council member continued the meeting this way despite a warning from Mayor Sophie Barker. The footage quickly became a topic of conversation on social media.
JOINED THE MEETING FROM THE BATHROOM
According to Fox News, a city council meeting held in Dunedin, New Zealand, featured an unusual sight. City Council member Jo Galer connected to the online meeting from her bathroom.
The laundry hanging behind Galer's camera was also clearly visible during the meeting. Upon noticing the image, Mayor Sophie Barker warned Galer to change her camera angle.
The following dialogue took place between Mayor Baker and council member Galer:
Jo Galer: Can you hear me?
Mayor Sophie Barker: Yes, you might want to change your camera angle.
Jo Galer: Why, what's visible?
Mayor Sophie Barker: Your laundry is showing.
Jo Galer: Oh, okay. Anyway...
DID NOT CHANGE THE CAMERA DESPITE THE WARNING
Despite Mayor Barker's warning, Galer did not change her surroundings and continued the meeting. The laundry remaining visible in the background did not escape the attention of those following the meeting.
While Galer expressed her views on the necessity of municipal expenditures during the meeting, the bathroom image continued to appear in the background of the screen.
FOOTAGE BECAME A TOPIC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
After the meeting footage was shared, Galer's participation from the bathroom sparked widespread reaction on social media. The laundry visible on camera and the continuation of the meeting despite the president's warning were among the most talked-about details of the incident.
Galer had been elected to the Dunedin City Council as a result of a by-election held in 2026.