Trevor Maxwell elected to extend 48-year Rotorua council tenure

Saturday 11 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 12 Oct 2025, 7:22pm

In this story Grey District Council, Trevor Maxwell

Trevor Maxwell has been re-elected to Rotorua's Māori ward, potentially making him New Zealand's longest-serving councillor. If confirmed, his tenure as an elected official will reach 51 years. The Māori ward will also remain intact following the local election results.

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1. RNZSat 11 Oct 2025, 8:44pm

   Longest-serving councillor Trevor Maxwell extends 48-year tenure in Rotorua (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 12 Oct 2025, 5:00pm

   Rotorua local elections: Māori ward result tops off Trevor Maxwell’s momentous win (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSun 12 Oct 2025, 7:22pm

   Trevor Maxwell becomes NZ's undisputed longest-serving councillor (opens in new tab)