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New Plymouth's new council was sworn in this afternoon at the Civic Centre, after which Mayor Max Brough announced…

New Plymouth's new council was sworn in this afternoon at the Civic Centre, after which Mayor Max Brough announced…
Tony Skilling

Tony Skilling

31 October 2025

CouncilCouncil New Plymouth
New Plymouth's new council was sworn in today — and Mayor Max Brough immediately announced three co-deputy mayors.

New Plymouth's new council was sworn in this afternoon at the Civic Centre, after which Mayor Max Brough announced three co-deputy mayors.

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