Jim Boult is new Queenstown Lakes mayorNicole Johnstone Jim Boult is the new Queenstown Lakes mayor. The new Queenstown Lakes mayor is Queenstown businessman Jim Boult, with 5531 votes. There will be a full recount of the votes next week, including all votes received in Queenstown and Wanaka on the last day of polling, and special votes. READ MORE:* Men's ballet and "Ladies a Plate" as Queenstown Lakes Mayor signs off* Five mayoral nominations for Queenstown Lakes District Council* Jim Boult to stand for Queenstown Lakes mayor; Cocks prepared for battle* Queenstown Lakes mayoral candidates spend up to win votes* Vanessa van Uden honestly reflects on six years as Queenstown Lakes Mayor* Police asked to investigate complaint from Queenstown mayoral race candidate Jim BoultThe elected Queenstown councillors are Tony Hill, Alexa Forbes, Valerie Miller, Craig (Ferg) Ferguson, Penny Clark and John MacDonald (all Queenstown ward), Calum Macleod, Ella Lawton and Ross McRobie (Wanaka ward). ​Jim Boult alleged a dirty tricks campaign against him and laid a complaint with the police.

Source: Stuff October 08, 2016 01:13 UTC