Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney resigns due to ill health

Friday 31 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 31 Jan 2025, 7:10pm

In this story Tauranga City Council, Mahé Drysdale

Mikaere Sydney has resigned from the Tauranga City Council representing the Te Awanui Ward. He has been unable to perform his duties due to a rare form of encephalitis. A by-election will be held to fill the vacant seat.

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1. 1NewsFri 31 Jan 2025, 5:42pm

   Tauranga City councillor resigns due to ill health (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 31 Jan 2025, 7:10pm

   Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor Mikaere Sydney resigns (opens in new tab)

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