Times-Age.co.nz – BY Matthew Stewart
Georgina Beyer has pulled out of the Carterton mayoral race, saying it is time to move on from politics.
In June, the Times-Age reported Ms Beyer’s intention to stand for the Carterton mayoralty but since then the high-profile politician has changed tack.
“It’s been an angsting decision but I think it’s time to let go and stand aside.”
Ms Beyer, a former Labour MP for Wairarapa, began a year of political flip-flops when she resigned from Parliament in February, after having earlier said she would leave and then changing her mind.
Before putting her hand up for Carterton’s top civic job she had indicated a strong desire for the Wellington mayoralty, only to rescind that desire and pull out again in May this year.