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Former Christchurch City Councillor and former Newstalk ZB host James Daniels is quitting his run for a seat at the council table

Former Christchurch City Councillor and former Newstalk ZB host James Daniels is quitting his run for a seat at the council table

31 July 2025

He announced his bid for the Coastal ward in May - four years after his resignation from the seat sparked a 65-thousand dollar by-election.

Daniels says his personal situation has changed, and he's no longer able to stand for the role to his full ability.

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