Kaipara mayoral race remains too close to call

Sunday 12 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 13 Oct 2025, 5:00am

In this story Jonathan Larsen, Snow Tane, Craig Jepson, Jason Smith

The Kaipara mayoral election is currently a three-way race between Jonathan Larsen, Snow Tane, and Jason Smith. Preliminary counts show the top contenders are separated by only 31 votes. The final result will be determined once special votes are counted.

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1. RNZSun 12 Oct 2025, 6:03pm

   Deputy Jonathan Larsen, iwi leader Snow Tane battle for Kaipara mayoralty (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 13 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Jonathan Larsen, Jason Smith, and Snow Tane still neck-and-neck for Kaipara mayoralty (opens in new tab)