Photo: FileA Labour-linked political group has backtracked on a move to unseat a Christchurch community board chairwoman after being accused of dirty politics and Trump-style tactics. One of the board members was an essential worker and was unable to attend. She said there would be no sour grapes on her part and hoped it would be the same case for her fellow board members. "I think The People's Choice members of the board should listen to what their leader is saying and be kind," he said. Tim Lindley, another independent on the community board, thought this was a case of party politics at its worst.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 19, 2020 00:56 UTC