Two candidates — Gina Adcock and Neil Sinclair — have put their hands up to run in the Mataura Community Board by-election, hoping to fill the remaining seat. The by-election was triggered after only four candidates stood for the five seats at the table. Nominations opened late last year. Voting officially opens on January 30 and closes on March 3.gerrit.doppenberg@alliedmedia.co.nz

Source: Otago Daily Times January 14, 2026 10:53 UTC