Mayor-elect ‘deeply humbled’ by voters’ support
The phone of provisionally elected Westland mayor Jacquie Grant has been ringing hot since Saturday.
Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor
Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor
Southland District Mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.
Westland, Buller mayors dethroned
Westland, Buller mayors dethroned
The unseating of two West Coast mayors has been the biggest surprise in the first sweep of local body election results on the West Coast.
Tom Campbell close to taking out top spot
Tom Campbell close to taking out top spot
Invercargill's likely new mayor Tom Campbell says he is "absolutely delighted" by the result.
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Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers
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Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers
Environment Southland’s council will have a familiar look following the weekend’s election, save for the top seat of chairperson.
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Councillors beat challenger
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Councillors beat challenger
Two South Canterbury farmers have been re-elected to the Environment Canterbury council table.
‘New blood’ on council after five ousted
‘New blood’ on council after five ousted
The Queenstown Lakes district’s new mayor says the loss of five incumbent councillors will allow a welcome injection of "new blood".
Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind
Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind
A landslide victory has returned Central Otago’s mayor to the "hot seat" for three more years.
Former councillor returns ready to lead district
Former councillor returns ready to lead district
Waitaki's first female mayor, Melanie Tavendale, says she is looking forward to a "really positive direction" for the people of the district.
Like father like son, both elected
Like father like son, both elected
A new mayoral dynasty could be in the making down south if history repeats itself — although pundits may need to wait a quarter of a century before any bet pays out.
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Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table
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Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell said his re-election showed how confident the community was in him, regardless of a shaky first term.
Towards the final count: progress v preliminary results
Towards the final count: progress v preliminary results
Progress results mean not all ordinary votes have been counted yet.
Final days of controversial term approach
Final days of controversial term approach
Nobby Clark’s eventful stint as mayor of Invercargill will draw to a close in the coming days.
Good crowd for ski area’s last day
Good crowd for ski area’s last day
The Remarkables ski area capped off its 40th anniversary season yesterday with a bigger-than-expected crowd despite another windy day, its manager says.
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Support for installing huts
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Support for installing huts
A public meeting to discuss installing "Turk" huts in the Remarkables range, near Queenstown, was tougher than expected, its organiser says.
Wānaka rider retains title
Wānaka rider retains title
More than 150 bikers braved rain, wind and sunshine during the third edition of the Glenorchy Gravel Grind on Saturday.
Two injured after campervan rolls
Two injured after campervan rolls
Two people have been transported to hospital with moderate injuries after a campervan rolled on a Southland highway.
One person seriously injured in phone box collision
One person seriously injured in phone box collision
One person has been transported to hospital with serious injuries after a vehicle crashed into a phone box north of Oamaru.
Giving back to veterans
Giving back to veterans
An Oamaru war veteran received a warm surprise while reading his daily newspaper this week, thanks to the knitters of "Operation Wrapped in Remembrance".
Grant could become oldest mayor in tight race
Grant could become oldest mayor in tight race
It's a tight race for the Westland mayoralty, with Hokitika businesswoman Jacquie Grant leading the race against incumbent Helen Lash by just 64 votes.