Kaipara District records one of New Zealand's highest voter turnouts

Tuesday 14 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 14 Oct 2025, 7:00pm

In this story Jason Smith

Kaipara District's preliminary voter turnout reached 57.4%, which is significantly higher than the 38% national average. Mayoral candidate and former mayor Jason Smith expressed pride in the local community's commitment to democracy.

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1. RNZTue 14 Oct 2025, 11:44am

   Northland's Kaipara District records one of highest voter turnouts in New Zealand (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 14 Oct 2025, 7:00pm

   Northland’s Kaipara District records one of the highest voter turnouts in New Zealand (opens in new tab)