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Phil Mauger re-elected as Christchurch mayor for second term

The PressNZ HeraldRNZ1NewsSaturday 11 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Phil Mauger, Sara Templeton

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Phil Mauger has secured a second term as Christchurch mayor following the local elections. Progress results show he received 54,644 votes, defeating runner-up Sara Templeton by a majority of almost 20,000. Mauger intends to focus on reducing the city's debt and maintaining momentum.

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First reported by The Press, Sat 11 Oct 2025, 2:01pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 8 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    Landslide victory as Phil Mauger is re-elected Christchurch mayor with 20,000 majority (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Local elections 2025: Phil Mauger re-elected as Christchurch Mayor (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Re-elected Christchurch mayor to focus on debt, liveability (opens in new tab)

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