Former Whanganui mayor Michael Laws has won a seat Otago Regional Council by five votes.
A preliminary vote had put his rival Gary Kelliher ahead by 21 votes.
Laws' place on the council was confirmed today.
Former Whanganui mayor Michael Laws has won a seat on the Otago Regional Council. Photo / File
Former Whanganui mayor Michael Laws has won a seat Otago Regional Council by five votes.
A preliminary vote had put his rival Gary Kelliher ahead by 21 votes.
Laws' place on the council was confirmed today.
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