New mayors elected across New Zealand in close local elections

Friday 17 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 3:55pm

In this story NZME, Helen Lash, Jacquie Grant

Several mayoral races were decided by five votes or fewer. In Westland, incumbent Helen Lash retained her position by a margin of eight votes over Jacquie Grant.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 17 Oct 2025, 2:37pm

   Tight local election results confirm new mayors across New Zealand (opens in new tab)

2. The PressFri 17 Oct 2025, 3:55pm

   Westland mayor promises change after nail-bitingly close election result (opens in new tab)