Bay Harbour: October 12,

FREE Wednesday OCTOBeR 12 2016 379 7100 Bay Harbour News Proudly locally owned and published by Star Media Black Billed Gull YOUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL Mark Gardner p: (03) 331 6757 m: 021 633 669 e: mark.gardner@raywhite.com Prier Manson Real Estate Ltd (Licensed REAA 2008) Brookhaven, Heathcote, Ferrymead ,Redcliffs, Mt. Pleasant, Sumner, Lyttelton, Diamond Harbour, Governors Bay, Akaroa Templeton makes it onto the top table PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER • By Annabelle Dick EXCITING AND humbling. That’s the reaction from new city councillor Sara Templeton , who ousted Paul Lonsdale (right) in the Heathcote Ward in the local body elections on Saturday. “I’ve had such amazing support from my campaign team and the community who have all been supporting me through this,” she said. “There were no expectations at all – I was hoping to win but I wouldn’t have stood for council if I didn’t think I could win. But I never expected that margin.” Ms Templeton received 4059 votes, Mr Lonsdale 2474, and the other unsuccessful candidate, Malcolm Davis received 477. Mr Londsale was the only sitting councillor to miss out on being re-elected. Ms Templeton said she was surprised with the result, but was eager to get to work as a city councillor. Ms Templeton was the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board chairwoman for the last term, and has campaigned hard in the new Heathcote Ward to join the council table. Building communities and sustainability are the two key things she will be focusing on as a city councillor. “They’re both interlinked very closely. We need communities that are thriving and connected to become more connected. People shopping locally and being connected is the more sustainable way for a city to be,” she said. •Turn to page 4 NEW PRODUCT Raveena 4 Piece Alum Wicker Setting A new take on a classic look. All-weather wicker. Sold as a complete setting only. 288872 $ 2999 OPEN 7 DAYS 1005 Ferry Rd, Ferrymead | Ph 366 6306 20 Hours Free for 3 & 4 yrs old Three age specific rooms plus School prep Teaching room For full information please visit our website www.hvp.co.nz Come in for a visit and experience the difference Ph 03 384 9249 108 Port hills Rd, heathcote Valley Lyttelton Tunnel Ferrymead Heritage Park Port Hills Rd Tunnel Rd We are here Bridle Path Rd Martindales Rd