Councillor John MacDonald resigns from Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown-Wakatipu Councillor John MacDonald has tendered his resignation with immediate effect, mayor Jim Boult advised on Tuesday.
“Those close to him will know that John has been battling the effects of Parkinson’s disease and medical advice has been to significantly reduce his workload to focus on managing his condition," the mayor says.
MacDonald was first elected as a councillor to the Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward in October 2016.
"He has brought a steady and considered perspective to the table through some difficult debates and sensitive topics. I, for one, will miss his contribution to our important work for the district’s communities," Boult says.
MacDonald's resignation triggers the process for a by-election. Details will be published once confirmed.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.8% Yes
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33.4% Maybe?
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24.8% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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