韦恩·古比 （Wayne Guppy） 很可能在经过五票重新计票后，将他在上哈特 24 年的市长职位输给了佩里·泽 （Peri Zee）。 Wayne Guppy likely lost his 24-year mayoralty in Upper Hutt to Peri Zee after a five-vote recount.

24年来一直担任上赫特市长的Wayne Guppy, 很可能在激烈争吵的竞选中, 被城市规划员和运输顾问Peri Zee所取代。 Wayne Guppy, who served as Upper Hutt's mayor for 24 years, is likely losing his seat to Peri Zee, an urban planner and transport adviser, in a closely contested race. 初步结果显示有五票差额,导致重新计票。 Preliminary results showed a five-vote margin, prompting a recount. Zee将结果称为变革投票, 旨在重振市中心, 解决利率可承受性问题。 Zee, who called the outcome a vote for change, aims to revitalize the city center and address rates affordability. Guppy, 71, 承认民主进程,并思考了他的任期,包括有争议的提高比率和区域领导挑战。 Guppy, 71, acknowledged the democratic process and reflected on his tenure, including controversial rate increases and regional leadership challenges. 他的离任标志着上赫特领导层在新西兰地方政治发生更广泛变化的情况下发生了重大转变。 His departure marks a significant leadership transition in Upper Hutt amid broader shifts in New Zealand’s local politics.