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Contested 2 races — 2 elected
Ben Bell has defended a council-funded trip to Australian sister city Tamworth as an investment in showcasing Gore to the world.
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has brushed off concerns over the involvement of a neighbouring mayor on a social media page known for its frequent criticisms of the Gore District Council.
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell alongside new deputy mayor Joe Stringer at the inauguration last Tuesday. Both share a vision of driving Gore towards economic growth and further business opportunities to help take the town forward. PHOTO: GERRIT DOPPENBERG The new-look Gore District Council was sworn in last Tuesday in a packed council chamber.
Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell (left) alongside Gore District Mayor Ben Bell talks to Hokonui Breakfast host Kirstin Chittock as the minister visited Southland following a severe weather event last week. PHOTO:SUPPLIED Now the wind has settled down, the cleanup begins, with a big job of dealing with the debris and damage around the district.
In his first term as Gore mayor, Ben Bell had a public falling out with the former council chief executive and faced a possible vote of no confidence.
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