Vince Cocurullo hopes to be re-elected as Whangārei Mayor. Photo / Susan BottingVince Cocurullo hopes to be re-elected as Whangārei Mayor. Photo / Susan Botting

Mayoral candidate Ken Couper's voter tally has kept him in the running. Mayoral candidate Ken Couper’s voter tally has kept him in the running.

Jonathan Larsen is the current front-runner for Kaipara Mayor. Jonathan Larsen is the current front-runner for Kaipara Mayor.

As votes stand, Pita Tipene has successfully made his way on to the Northland Regional Council. Photo / Denise PiperAs votes stand, Pita Tipene has successfully made his way on to the Northland Regional Council. Photo / Denise Piper