Outgoing Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson.  Photo / Susan BottingOutgoing Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson. Photo / Susan Botting

 A handmade sign near a voting venue at Whangarei's NorthTec. A handmade sign near a voting venue at Whangarei’s NorthTec.

Current KDC councillor Pera Paniora. Photo / supplied Current KDC councillor Pera Paniora. Photo / supplied