Andrew KingAndrew King has been elected Hamilton Mayor by a margin of just nine votes. Before special votes were counted Andrew King held the lead by just 14 votes. A council spokesperson said today's official results include all valid special votes, which have been validated and counted. Despite missing out on the top job, Southgate was elected in the East Ward as a councillor - raking in a whopping 9409 votes - well ahead of next highest Rob Pascoe, who was elected with 6672 votes. Other winners in the East Ward are James Casson, 6280; Philip Yeung, 6027; Garry Mallett, 5274; and Mark Bunting, 5206.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 12, 2016 23:15 UTC