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New Leadership in Tasman District Aims for Unity

11/2/2025

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Tim King, the mayor of Tasman District, was inaugurated at Te Awhina Marae with 14 councillors amid hopes to resolve the Nelson Tenths property dispute.
Brent Maru was appointed deputy mayor.
Victoria Short became the first Kiribati-descent Auckland councillor for Albany Ward and aims to improve fiscal responsibility, local infrastructure, and civic education.
Marae trustee Miriana Stephens said goodwill remains strong despite Tasman rejecting a Maori Ward.

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Story summary

Tim King, the mayor of Tasman District, was inaugurated at Te Awhina Marae with 14 councillors amid hopes to resolve the Nelson Tenths property dispute.
Brent Maru was appointed deputy mayor.
Victoria Short became the first Kiribati-descent Auckland councillor for Albany Ward and aims to improve fiscal responsibility, local infrastructure, and civic education.
Marae trustee Miriana Stephens said goodwill remains strong despite Tasman rejecting a Maori Ward.