PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMSIt has always been the way that some people appear to have all the luck, while others never seem to get an even break. Mr Mason, a technology strategist, and Mr Lewers, the chairman of the Frankton Community Association, were level-pegging on 2183 votes apiece after a manual recount requested by Mr Lewers. But the final count five days later reversed his fortunes, with Mr Mason ending up one ahead, with 2184 votes. It was a rough way to lose, but it was also a rough way to win. Luck has a great deal to do with people's lives and, according to one dictionary definition, moulds circumstances, events or opportunities.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 03, 2019 15:33 UTC