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929 days ago

Jim Boult to stand down as Queenstown Lakes mayor

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Queenstown Lakes mayor Jim Boult has announced he will not be standing for re-election this year.

Boult has been in the role for two terms and says he made the decision to stand down after lengthy consideration and discussions with his family.

He had enjoyed his time leading the district, he said.

“My only regret is that some of our goals have been derailed by the Covid-19 pandemic.”

Nik Kiddle, who lost the 2019 election to Boult by about 2000 votes, said he had not yet made a decision on whether he would run again.

Two-term deputy mayor and three-term councillor Calum MacLeod, of Wānaka, said he was not planning to run for the mayoralty and was also unsure if he would run for council again.

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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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Hey Hāwea, we're open!

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The newly built 450sqm store is a state-of-the-art supermarket featuring the latest FreshChoice concept design, which is brought to life by their friendly and knowledgeable team of 17, who are familiar faces from the area and understand their community’s needs.

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FreshChoice Lake Hāwea is located at 5-7 Bodkin Street, Lake Hāwea and is open 7am-9pm every day. Come on down and check it out.
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