Former Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo says he will take his passion for Northland and the city into his role as NZ First's candidate. Photo / Susan Botting LDRFormer Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo says he will take his passion for Northland and the city into his role as NZ First’s candidate. Photo / Susan Botting LDR

Vince Cocurullo (from left) – pictured with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Health NZ tikanga pou Malcolm Robson at the opening of Manaia House in 2025 – says he built key central Government relationships as his time as mayor. Photo / Denise PiperVince Cocurullo (from left) – pictured with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Health NZ tikanga pou Malcolm Robson at the opening of Manaia House in 2025 – says he built key central Government relationships as his time as mayor. Photo / Denise Piper

Vince Cocurullo, right, pictured with Far North Mayor  Moko Tepania, says he will bring his trademark waistcoats to his new role.Vince Cocurullo, right, pictured with Far North Mayor Moko Tepania, says he will bring his trademark waistcoats to his new role.