Mayor-elect unable to declare civil defence emergency during Kaikōura weather events
Friday 24 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Kaikōura District Council
Craig Mackle, the re-elected Kaikōura mayor, could not declare a civil defence emergency during recent severe weather. Although re-elected for a third term, he is not due to be sworn in until 29 October, meaning he lacked the official power to act during the emergency.
