Progress
results show Jo Byrne is the highest-polling candidate in
the Shirley–Papanui Community Board by-election.
So far,
11,410 votes have been received. The progress results
show:
• Jo Byrne (Independent), 5398
votes • Emma Rawson (Independent), 3951
votes • Lynda Goodrick (Independent), 2061
votes
Each of Christchurch’s eight Community Boards
comprises five directly-elected members, along with their
ward’s elected Councillors, who represent and act as an
advocate for the interests of their community.
Voting
closed at noon today (Friday 29 August). The progress result
does not include special votes and voting papers returned
today before voting closed. With at least 178 ordinary votes
plus special votes still to process, it is hoped that the
final declaration of results will take place early in the
week commencing Monday 1 September.
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