Kaikōura councillor Lisa Bond to step down after nine years

Thursday 25 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 25 Sep 2025, 1:41pm

Kaikōura district councillor Lisa Bond is retiring from her position at the upcoming local government elections. After serving three terms, Bond admitted she was unfamiliar with council operations when first elected, including not realising she would receive payment for her role.

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1. StuffThu 25 Sep 2025, 9:20am

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2. RNZThu 25 Sep 2025, 1:41pm

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