Sam Broughton to step down as Local Government NZ president

Monday 20 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 20 Oct 2025, 4:51pm

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Local Government New Zealand, Sam Broughton, Lydia Gliddon

Sam Broughton is resigning as president of Local Government New Zealand following his loss in the Selwyn District mayoralty election. He was ousted by one-term councillor Lydia Gliddon, who won the seat by a significant margin.

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1. The PressMon 20 Oct 2025, 1:15pm

   Sam Broughton to cut short presidency of Local Government New Zealand (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsMon 20 Oct 2025, 3:57pm

   Ousted mayor Sam Broughton resigns as LGNZ president (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 20 Oct 2025, 4:51pm

   Sam Broughton steps down as president of Local Government New Zealand (opens in new tab)