It was a very short flirtation with local body politics for Peter Beck.
The former dean of ChristChurch Cathedral has decided not to seek re-election to the Christchurch City Council at October's local body elections.
He was elected in a by-election in February last year.
Peter Beck says he is struggling with committee work and the paperwork.
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He says while the political infighting's been hard, standing down wasn't an easy decision with some health issues contributing to his thinking.