Kylie Wihapi confirmed as Porirua Māori Ward councillor

Thursday 13 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 3:40pm

In this story Porirua City Council, Porirua District Court

Kylie Wihapi has been confirmed as the Porirua City Council Māori ward councillor following a judicial recount. The recount showed Wihapi won by nine votes over rival Jess Te Huia after two special votes were disallowed. The process took place in Christchurch on Thursday.

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1. The PostThu 13 Nov 2025, 2:24pm

   Kylie Wihapi confirmed as Porirua City councillor (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 13 Nov 2025, 3:40pm

   Kylie Wihapi confrimed as Porirua Māori Ward councillor (opens in new tab)