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Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate will not seek re-election

Waikato Times1NewsSaturday 11 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Mayor Paula Southgate has announced she will not run for a third term at the upcoming local government elections. She intends to leave politics in October to focus on her family and achieve a better work-life balance. Southgate was first elected to the role in 2019.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Sat 11 Jan 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 13 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Southgate confirms she won’t go for third term as mayor (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News

    Hamilton mayor will not seek third term at upcoming local election (opens in new tab)