David Trewavas, a long-serving former mayor of Taupō, dies suddenly, according to multiple reports. Both outlets say he had a lengthy career in local government, including four terms as mayor and additional service on the Taupō District Council. One source states he served as a councillor for two terms and as deputy mayor for one term before or alongside his mayoral tenure. The NZ Herald reports that his service on the Taupō District Council spans 24 years, from 2001 to 2025. Stuff also describes his time in roles that included mayor, councillor and deputy mayor. The reports do not provide further detail on the circumstances of his death or any surviving family information in the excerpts provided.