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Christchurch mayor moves abandoned trailer after eight-month wait

The PressOtago Daily TimesMonday 20 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Christchurch City Council, Phil Mauger

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Mayor Phil Mauger has personally arranged for the removal of an abandoned double trailer in Aranui. The graffitied unit had been blocking residents' views for eight months despite numerous complaints to the Christchurch City Council.

How they headlined it

First reported by The Press, Mon 20 Jan 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    ‘Sorry it took so long’: Mayor apologises for eight-month wait to move dumped trailer (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    'Bugger that': Mayor Mauger moves problem along (opens in new tab)