Central Otago's mayor and deputy mayor say people need to ''lighten up'' about a satirical Facebook page that has listed Cromwell as one of the ''Top 5 Sh!ttiest Towns in New Zealand''. Photo: Joy BennettBut Central Otago Deputy Mayor and Cromwell Community Board chairman Neil Gillespie says people have over-reacted. ''People need to lighten up about the page,'' Mr Gillespie said. When asked if he was offended by the page, Mr Gillespie said: ''I could be, but what's the point ... Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan was relaxed about the town's newfound notoriety and said the Facebook page ''takes the mickey out of everywhere in equal proportion''.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 17, 2017 16:07 UTC