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Living with ‘the stench’: the smelly New Zealand city with an air of despair

The odour from a wastewater plant comes and goes, but locals say it’s worsened after an equipment breakdown that authorities warn could take years to fix

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2024

New Zealand mayor clarifies there’s no need to ‘stop pooing’ amid town’s sewerage stench crisis

Local council near Wellington struggles with foul odour from sewage plant that has left locals gagging and unable to open windows

The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2023

New Zealand town elects 23-year-old mayor

Residents of the country music-loving town of Gore have elected the youngest mayor in New Zealand's history; 23-year-old Ben Bell.

AAP · Oct 13, 2022