Councillor forgets to represent city

A Dunedin city councillor "feels terrible" after he forgot to attend a Remembrance Sunday church service, where he was to represent the city.

Lee Vandervis was to represent Mayor Dave Cull and give a reading at the service at St Paul's Cathedral yesterday, but failed to show, the Otago Daily Times reported.

He offered his "most sincere apologies" to the organisers of the service and those who attended, when he realised he had forgotten the appointment.

It was his son's wedding on Saturday, and Mr Vandervis said he got up yesterday, tidied the house and had a nap - he did not remember the 10am service until about lunchtime.

Mr Cull, who had a prior engagement, said it was unfortunate Mr Vandervis had forgotten the service.

"I've forgotten things in the past. It's a shame, but what's to be done? I'm sure he wouldn't have done it on purpose.

"Ultimately, I have to take responsibility for this as he was there representing me."

- NZPA