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Lydia Gliddon elected mayor of Selwyn

The PressRNZSaturday 11 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Facebook, Local Government New Zealand, Sam Broughton, Lydia Gliddon

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Lydia Gliddon has been elected mayor of Selwyn after defeating incumbent Sam Broughton. Gliddon secured approximately 73% of the vote, winning by more than 11,000 votes. Broughton, who also serves as the president of Local Government NZ, has conceded the election.

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First reported by The Press, Sat 11 Oct 2025, 3:55pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 14 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    Sam Broughton, head of Local Government NZ, loses Selwyn mayoralty in resounding loss (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Lydia Gliddon wins Selwyn mayoralty from LGNZ president Sam Broughton (opens in new tab)