Paula Southgate
Paula Southgate is the Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand, who has publicly acknowledged the contributions of resigning councillor Mark Donovan. She has emphasized the importance of his roles in economic development and as a sports ambassador, reflecting her leadership style that values collaboration and community engagement.
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Geoff Taylor served as deputy mayor during Paula Southgate’s first term as mayor.
Hamilton mayor Tim Macindoe selects Geoff Taylor as deputy, other councils make deputy choices
New Zealand· 2025-10-30
Paula Southgate was the mayor of Hamilton in the previous election.
Local elections deliver New Zealand’s oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyNew Zealand· 2025-10-25
Macindoe thanked former Mayor Paula Southgate for her words of encouragement.
Local elections 2025: Hamilton mayor and new councillors sworn inNew Zealand· 2025-10-23
Paula Southgate did not seek re-election.
Local elections 2025: Results for key Hamilton, Waikato battlesNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
Hamilton’s outgoing mayor, Paula Southgate, has called for term limits.
Wayne Brown and Warkworth sewage: News from the campaign trail - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate says the connectivity between the airports will offer up Waikato as an economic driver for the North Island.
Hamilton-Christchurch jet flights hailed as economic boost for regionsNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate told the Herald the decision to avoid the city was France’s own prerogative, but Hamilton has 'top-class facilities'.
All Blacks v France: Les Bleus snub week-long stay in Hamilton before series finale, opt for AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-07-08
Southgate noted that re-establishing the international airport was a 'win-win'.
Hamilton Airport’s first international flights in more than 13 years take offNew Zealand· 2025-06-18
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate said she was delighted to hear of the award.
Hamilton Gardens receive Qualmark Gold Award for top tourism destinationNew Zealand· 2025-04-23
Paula Southgate, the Hamilton Mayor, thanked Donovan for his service and acknowledged his positive contributions to the city.
Hamilton City Councillor Mark Donovan resigns with only months left to electionNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
