Invercargill mayor loses patience with councillor over amalgamation questions
An Invercargill mayor became impatient during a council meeting when a six-term councillor repeatedly questioned the council manager about amalgamation.
A tense exchange occurred at an Invercargill City Council meeting when councillor Ian Pottinger asked council manager Rhiannon Suter multiple questions relating to amalgamation. The incident prompted the mayor to lose patience during the exchange.
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The incident occurred when six-term councillor Ian Pottinger asked council manager Rhiannon Suter a series of questions relating to amalgamation.