Mackenzie District mayor steps down due to cancer diagnosis

Monday 21 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 21 Jul 2025, 5:00pm

Mayor Anne Munro is stepping aside after testing confirmed her cancer is metastatic. She stated that health uncertainties prevent her from fully committing to the community. Munro previously shared her diagnosis last year and is currently undergoing treatment.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 21 Jul 2025, 1:19pm

   Mackenzie District mayor steps down as cancer worsens (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 21 Jul 2025, 2:18pm

   Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro steps down after cancer diagnosis (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZMon 21 Jul 2025, 5:00pm

   Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro steps down as cancer worsens (opens in new tab)

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