Wendy Schollum leads Hastings mayoral race ahead of special votes

Saturday 11 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 11 Oct 2025, 6:04pm

In this story NZME, Wendy Schollum, Marcus Buddo, Damon Harvey

Wendy Schollum has thanked Hastings voters after leading the mayoral race with approximately 85% of votes counted. While Schollum claims victory, her closest rival has not yet conceded. The final result for the 23rd mayor will be determined once special votes are processed.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 11 Oct 2025, 2:41pm

   Hastings mayoral race - four candidates still in hunt, Schollum leads (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 11 Oct 2025, 6:04pm

   Schollum claims Hastings mayoralty, but her closest rival hasn’t conceded (opens in new tab)