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Hastings councillor clashes with mayoral candidate over rates and holiday

NZ HeraldRNZ1NewsTuesday 25 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Marcus Buddo, Damon Harvey

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Councillor Damon Harvey criticised mayoral candidate Marcus Buddo for his recent European holiday. The dispute arose following Buddo's campaign launch focused on financial responsibility and his comments regarding council spending.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 25 Feb 2025, 3:12pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
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    Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful over rates promises, makes jibe about European holiday (opens in new tab)

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    Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful, makes jibe about European holiday (opens in new tab)

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