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One of Palmerston North’s candidates for election to the city council has pulled out of the campaign. Te Hirawanui general ward candidate Atif Rahim’s nomination has been cancelled due to incapacitation. Rahim confirmed that he was not well enough to continue campaigning, but asked for people to respect his privacy.
Atif Rahim confirmed that he was not well enough to continue campaigning, meaning Te Hirawanui general ward candidates now number 36.
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