Mataura Catchment Liaison Committee chair refuses to apologise for behaviour

Otago Daily Times1NewsFriday 6 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Hugh Gardyne, chair of the Mataura Catchment Liaison Committee, has declined to apologise for conduct described as disrespectful by a council leader. He also rejected the use of 'kia ora' in a reprimand email, requesting to be addressed as 'hello' or 'dear' instead.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Fri 6 Jun 2025, 4:36pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 35 minutes
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