Kaipara District Council backs Craig Jepson election complaint in secret vote
Outgoing councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins said the decision was made in spite of the senior electoral officer Dale Ofsoske…
Local Elections 2025: Waipā elects Mike Pettit as new mayor
“The three of us [mayoral candidates O’Regan, St Pierre and Pettit] said from the start that whatever the…
Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson calls emergency meeting over election complaint
The meeting will be held at 5.30pm, at Mangawhai 1C and online. He requested the public be excluded,…
Local elections 2025: Whakatāne votes for Nándor Tánczos’ ‘nice-to-have’ approach
With only special votes still to be counted, Tánczos is sitting 96 votes ahead of Luca for the…
Local election results: New mayors after razor‑thin vote margins
Kaipara’s mayoralty race was just as close, with preliminary results showing that Jonathan Larsen beating Snow Tane by…
Local elections 2025: Wendy Schollum new Hastings Mayor as last-minute voters extend her lead
Buddo, who is heading back to farming life, conceded defeat and wished Schollum well. He said he was…
‘Couldn’t quite believe it’: New Central Hawke’s Bay’s Mayor Will Foley reflects on win
“I just couldn’t quite believe it, but I’m pleased with everything we’ve done through the campaign, and I…
Local elections 2025: Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms priorities
“There’s a saying in Te Ao Māori; ‘he kanohi kitea’ [seeing is believing]. “I’m excited the people have…
‘Pretty rapt’: Wairoa Mayor Craig Little ahead but waiting on final tally
“This is my fifth term, and historically all around the country, when you have been in for a…
Ken Laban makes history as first Pasifika mayor of Lower Hutt
A long-time broadcaster, sports commentator, and former councillor, Laban has been a visible advocate for inclusion, youth opportunity,…
‘Shocked and surprised’: New Napier Mayor Richard McGrath reacts to victory
“Over the last couple of years, our council has gone off on little tangents and we really haven’t…
Local elections 2025: Andrew Tripe re-elected as Whanganui Mayor
“My campaign team and I have run a clean and positive campaign, which was incredibly important to us.…