Whanganui councillor Jenny Duncan to end 12-year term

Saturday 19 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 20 Jul 2025, 10:03am

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Long-serving Whanganui District Councillor Jenny Duncan is stepping down after four terms. Having served six years as deputy mayor, Duncan stated that social media abuse has become excessive.

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First reported by Stuff, Sat 19 Jul 2025, 10:09am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 24 hours

StuffSat 19 Jul 2025, 10:09am

Departing councillor: ‘Social media abuse has got out of hand’ (opens in new tab)
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NZ HeraldSun 20 Jul 2025, 10:03am

Departing Whanganui district councillor says social media abuse ‘has got out of hand’ (opens in new tab)