Dr Maggie Lawton - Regional Councillor & Wonder Woman

On the passing of Dr Maggie Lawton, Otago regional councillor:

“In all my thirty years in public life, I’ve never met a more credentialed nor credible person than Dr Maggie Lawton. She was a genuine wonder woman with a great intellect, serious courage and an ability to empathise with almost everyone.

We started as political rivals in last year’s regional council campaign but quickly became political partners and, most important, friends. Maggie, the environmental liberal – me, the conservative outsider.

Her arguments were always fact-based, well researched, thoughtful and assertive. She loved the Lakes, loved the Central region, loved our unique lifestyle and environment. She was determined to protect and preserve and enhance our region – an indefatigable voice for the very best of Otago.

We will miss her. But her legacy will endure – I, and countless others, will continue with her causes.

Maggie will always be the wonder woman that keeps us striving.”

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