Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel taking 'leave of absence' due to husband's health
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel’s husband, well-known lawyer Rob Davidson and father of city councillor Mike Davidson, has been unwell with prostate cancer for some time.
“I am taking a leave of absence due to the state of my husband’s health and ask that our privacy be respected at this time,” Dalziel said in a statement released by Christchurch City Council on Friday.
Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner will be acting mayor during Dalziel’s absence. Read more here.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20.1% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.5% Nah - not for me
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
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Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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43.1% Yes
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56.9% No
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