Final results deliver change of fortune for councillor
Final results deliver change of fortune for councillor
Final local election results released today have yielded a change of fortune for a one-term Queenstown Lakes district councillor.
Local Body Elections
Lash re-elected as mayor by 8 votes
Lash re-elected as mayor by 8 votes
Westland mayor Helen Lash has been re-elected by a margin of just 8 votes.
SUBSCRIBER
Mayor questioned new councillor about claims before resignation
SUBSCRIBER
Mayor questioned new councillor about claims before resignation
A newly elected Central Otago councillor resigned days after the mayor questioned whether accusations against him made his position untenable.
SUBSCRIBER
New councillor accused of breaking law
SUBSCRIBER
New councillor accused of breaking law
A new Dunedin city councillor and high-profile "paper boy" has been accused of breaching electoral law.
SUBSCRIBER
Agonising to fall just short
SUBSCRIBER
Agonising to fall just short
It was "gut-wrenching" to fall just short of council election after indications of early success, a Dunedin candidate says.
Razor-thin races: What happens in a tie?
Razor-thin races: What happens in a tie?
Council hopefuls are enduring a nervous wait in some centres as several races remain too close to call under provisional results.
SUBSCRIBER
‘Pretty stressful’: council candidates in nervous wait for votes to be counted
SUBSCRIBER
‘Pretty stressful’: council candidates in nervous wait for votes to be counted
Gardening, mowing lawns and walking on the beach were a few ways nervous council candidates in Dunedin passed the time as they waited for votes to be tallied up.
SUBSCRIBER
Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers
SUBSCRIBER
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.
Interim results show swing to right
Interim results show swing to right
The Otago Regional Council has had a shift to the right.
SUBSCRIBER
Councillors beat challenger
SUBSCRIBER
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".
Mayor-elect ‘deeply humbled’ by voters’ support
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.
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.
SUBSCRIBER
Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table
SUBSCRIBER
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.
SUBSCRIBER
Radich ‘all cleared out’ from office of mayor
SUBSCRIBER
Radich ‘all cleared out’ from office of mayor
Defeated Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has cleared out his office.