Recount ordered for Porirua Māori ward seat

Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 11 Nov 2025, 12:00pm

In this story Porirua City Council, Porirua District Court

The Porirua District Court has granted an application for a vote recount in the Porirua City Council’s Māori ward. Candidate Jess Te Huia filed for the recount after losing to Kylie Wihapi by 11 votes. The council cannot meet or swear in councillors until the recount is completed.

How they headlined it

10:37am

1. The PostTue 11 Nov 2025, 10:37am

   Recount ordered for Porirua Māori seat (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 11 Nov 2025, 11:33am

   Vote recount ordered for Porirua’s Māori ward seat (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 11 Nov 2025, 11:45am

   Local elections: Court grants recount in Porirua Māori ward seat (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 11 Nov 2025, 12:00pm

   Court orders recount of votes in Porirua City Council's Māori ward (opens in new tab)