Judge rejects recount challenge for Kaipara mayoral election

Friday 24 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 24 Oct 2025, 8:14pm

In this story Jonathan Larsen, Snow Tane

High Court Judge Kevin Kelly has dismissed a judicial application for a vote recount in the Kaipara District Council mayoral election. Councillor Snow Tane sought the recount after losing the race to Jonathan Larsen by 21 votes.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 24 Oct 2025, 7:31pm

   Kaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 24 Oct 2025, 7:32pm

   Kaipara mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 24 Oct 2025, 8:14pm

   Runner-up in tight mayoral race refused recount (opens in new tab)