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Final Result: Te Awanui Ward By-Election
The final Te Awanui Māori Ward by-election result is in and Hēmi Rolleston has been confirmed as the new Te Awanui Ward Councillor.
The final vote count shows that Councillor Elect Rolleston won by 119 votes.
The seat became vacant earlier this year after the resignation of Mikaere Sydney for medical reasons.
Mayor Mahé Drysdale says he’s looking forward to welcoming Councillor Elect Rolleston to the Council governance table next month.
“The Māori Ward is an important seat because it helps ensure there is wide community representation.
“I look forward to Councillor Elect Rolleston joining our team of 10 and providing a voice for the Te Awanui Ward as we work collaboratively for the good of Tauranga.”
He will officially join the Council on 8 May 2025.
For more information, visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/by-election-te-awanui
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