New Zealand's Kaipara District Council wins legal battle over Māori ward disestablishment, costing $180,000.

The Kaipara District Council successfully defended itself against a judicial review by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua over the disestablishment of the Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori Ward. The court agreed that the council's decision-making process met legal requirements, despite concerns raised. The defense cost the council over $180,000.