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Two long-serving Invercargill councillors will not contest October election

Otago Daily TimesThe PressTuesday 8 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Peter Kett and Lesley Soper will leave the Invercargill council following the October election. Kett has served seven terms and Soper has served three terms. Their departures occur as most other current councillors intend to seek re-election.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Tue 8 Jul 2025, 2:16pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 22 hours
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