Progress election results this evening indicate that the new Mayor of the Waikato district is likely to be Jacqui Church.
Progress results are:
Awaroa-Maramarua General Ward
- Peter Thomson
Huntly General Ward
- David Whyte
Newcastle-Ngāruawāhia General Ward
- Janet Gibb
- Eugene Patterson
Tamahere-Woodlands General Ward
- Mike Keir
- Crystal Beavis
Tuakau-Pōkeno General Ward
- Vern Reeve
- Kandi Awhina Maxine Ngataki
Waerenga-Whitikahu General Ward
- Marlene Raumati
Whāingaroa General Ward
- Lisa Thomson
Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori Ward
- Tutata Paaniora Sevilla Matatahi-Poutapu
Tai Runga Takiwaa Maaori Ward
- Tilly Turner
Full progress results can be found on our website here. Preliminary results are due later today, Sunday 9 October, and final results will be available by Friday 14 October.
Waikato District Council Chief Executive Gavin Ion says he is looking forward to working with the newly elected mayor, councillors and community boards as Council continues towards its vision of liveable, thriving and connected communities.
ENDS
For more information please contact:
Ally O'Donnell
Communications & Engagement Advisor
Waikato District Council
027 265 8346
communications@waidc.govt.nz
