New Taupō Mayor John Funnell to Avoid Noisy Events Due to Hearing Loss

Taupō Mayor John Funnell, who recently assumed office, informed voters via Facebook that he may decline invitations to loud community events due to his significant hearing loss, a result of septicemia after a ruptured appendix. His post received mostly positive feedback, as he shared his challenging medical history and the tough choice he faced to save his life.

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