Maketu-Te Puke ward councillor Richard Crawford passed away after suffering a heart attack while cycling.

Maketu-Te Puke ward councillor Richard Crawford, a Western Bay of Plenty district councillor, passed away after suffering a heart attack while cycling. Crawford was in his first term as a councillor following one term as chairman of the Te Puke Community Board. Western Bay Mayor James Denyer and fellow councillors are "shattered" by the news, describing his passing as a huge shock and his contribution as significant.

March 30, 2024
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