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Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor, Mikaere Sydney, is raising funds after falling ill and losing his salary.
Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor, Mikaere Sydney, is recovering from a rare form of encephalitis and has lost his $135,900 yearly salary since going on medical leave in September.
To support Sydney and his family, his community is organizing a "Mauaoathon" fundraiser on December 14, encouraging participants to climb a local landmark as many times as possible between 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
The goal is to raise $20,000.
As of December 2, over $6,800 has been raised.
If Sydney cannot return to duty by December 31, he must apply for further leave or resign.
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El primer concejal maorí de Tauranga, Mikaere Sydney, está recaudando fondos después de enfermarse y perder su sueldo.