Vicki Buck
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Vicki Susan Buck (born 16 July 1955) is a New Zealand politician. She was Mayor of Christchurch for nine years from 1989 to 1998. She retired after three terms, having been very popular. She made a political comeback, standing in the 2013 local elections in the Riccarton-Wigram ward as councillor for Christchurch City Council, being returned with the highest number of votes across all city wards. She subsequently accepted the role of deputy mayor.
Quick Facts 43rd Mayor of Christchurch, Preceded by ...
Vicki Buck | |
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43rd Mayor of Christchurch | |
In office 1989ā1998 | |
Preceded by | Hamish Hay |
Succeeded by | Garry Moore |
Riccarton Ward | |
Assumed office 20 October 2016[1] | |
Preceded by | Ward created |
Riccarton-Wigram Ward | |
In office 24 October 2013 ā 8 October 2016 Serving with Jimmy Chen | |
Preceded by | Helen Broughton |
Succeeded by | Ward abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-07-16) 16 July 1955 (age 68) |
Nationality | New Zealand |
Political party | Labour Party (until early 1990s) |
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