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Waitaki candidates debate health and mining at Wānaka forum

RNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 28 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story National Party, NZ First, The Opportunity Party

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Six party representatives discussed health, mining, and council funding during an election forum in Wānaka on Tuesday night. Opportunity party candidate Kayla Kingdon-Bebb criticised the government for placing unfunded infrastructure mandates on councils and ratepayers.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 28 Oct, 4:44am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Boos and applause as candidates talk health, mining and council funding in Wānaka (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Waitaki candidates clash at Wānaka forum (opens in new tab)