8 Jun 2022

Northland to elect three new mayors at the next elections

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 8 June 2022

Concerns have been raised about the replacement of three mayors in Northland at the upcoming local body elections.

The incumbent trio throughout the region have all decided they won't be standing again, prompting an unprecedented leadership change.

Local government expert Dr Andy Asquith talks to Jesse about what the wave of mayoral change could mean for Northland.

Northland's three outgoing Mayors after this week's Northland Mayoral Forum meeting - from left Kaipara's Dr Jason Smith, Far North's John Carter and Whangārei's Sheryl Mai

Northland's three outgoing Mayors after this week's Northland Mayoral Forum meeting - from left Kaipara's Dr Jason Smith, Far North's John Carter and Whangārei's Sheryl Mai. Photo: Northern Advocate / LDR

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