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flag Jonathan Larsen narrowly wins Kaipara mayoral race by 21 votes after special votes were counted.

flag Jonathan Larsen has been declared the new mayor of Kaipara District, winning by a 21-vote margin after the final count included special votes. flag He received 3,138 votes, narrowly defeating Snow Tane, who will serve as a councillor for the Wairoa ward. flag Former mayor Jason Smith finished third with 3,081 votes. flag Craig Jepson, the outgoing mayor, was elected to the Kaiwaka-Mangawhai ward, while Mike Schimanski and Denise Rogers won seats in Ōtamatea. flag All votes have been counted, and the new council members will begin their roles on October 18, with a swearing-in ceremony and inaugural meeting scheduled for October 30. flag Final results for other Northland councils are pending.

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