Gary Tong announces bid for Southland mayoralty

Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 4:05am

In this story Rob Scott

Former Southland mayor Gary Tong has announced he will seek a fourth term in the upcoming election. This move follows previous comments in which he stated he would not stand for the position.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 22 Jul 2025, 6:16pm

   Gary Tong makes surprise bid for Southland mayoralty (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 4:05am

   Former Southland mayor joins election race in surprise move (opens in new tab)