Jim BoultJim Boult's victory in the Queenstown Lakes mayoralty was resounding. Thoughts that Mr Cocks might surge through because of a Queenstown/Wakatipu split were unfounded. Mr Angus, film director Roger Tompkins and catering company owner John Mann got 2453 votes -- only a touch more than Mr Cocks' 2409. Mr Boult said he found out about 1.15pm via a call from [council chief executive] Mike Theelen. There will be a full recount of the votes next week, including all votes received in Queenstown and Wanaka this morning, and special votes.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 08, 2016 01:02 UTC