Whangārei and Kaipara mayoral races remain undecided after first results
Sunday 12 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZME, Jonathan Larsen, Snow Tane, Ken Couper, Jason Smith, Vince Cocurullo
The mayoral elections in Whangārei and Kaipara are currently too close to call. In Whangārei, the top two candidates are separated by 67 votes, while the gap in Kaipara is 74 votes. Moko Tepania has secured a second term as Far North mayor with a significant majority.
