Queenstown recount to go ahead

Glyn Lewers (left) and AJ Mason. Photo: Allied Press files

A recount of the election for the Queenstown-Wakatipu ward seat of will be held this coming Wednesday, after a district court judge gave the go-ahead.

Queenstown Lakes District Council candidate Glyn Lewers applied for a recount after missing out to rival AJ Mason by just one vote.

Judge Mark Callaghan was satisfied that Mr Lewers had reasonable grounds to believe the declaration is incorrect and and that on recount Mr Lewers might be elected.