Community board sworn in

The new-look Teviot Valley Community Board - chairman Ray Gunn (left), new member Russell Read, Central Otago district councillor board appointee Stephen Jeffery and deputy chairman Cliff Parker.

The members were sworn in at a board meeting on Thursday. Mr Read, who does not live in the area but has a holiday house there, was the only new face on the board.

As only three nominations were received for the four seats, a by-election will be held.

Nominations open on November 18 and close on December 16. Voting documents will be delivered on January 20 and voting closes on February 11.