One of the Labour Party summer camp assault victims says he never expected to be at the centre of a political firestorm

A 21-year-old man's been discharged without conviction.

He'd initially faced five counts of indecent assault following the camp near Waihi, in February last year.

But he reached a plea deal mid-trial, pleading guilty to two amended charges of assault.

One victim, speaking exclusively to Newstalk ZB, says it's been tough for his family.