9 Oct 2022

Local Body Elections: the winners

From Sunday Morning, 8:10 am on 9 October 2022

First, Anna Thomas talks to Tory Whanau, the newly elected Mayor of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington.

Then, Anna Thomas talks to Tania Tapsell, the newly elected Mayor of Rotorua. 

Next, Anna Thomas talks to senior writer or NZ Herald Simon Wilson, about the Auckland results. 

Finally, it's still too close to call in Gore! Anna Thomas talks to first time candidate Ben Bell, who is 11 votes behind incumbent Mayor Tracy Hicks. They'll find out more at 4pm today. 

New Wellington mayor Tory Whanau speaks after winning the mayoral race.

New Wellington mayor Tory Whanau speaks after winning the mayoral race. Photo: RNZ / Hamish Cardwell