In other results:

It's a tight race for the Westland mayoralty, with Hokitika businesswoman Jacquie Grant ahead of incumbent Helen Lash by just 64 votes.


Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has been re-elected for a third term by a substantial margin.


Chris Russell is set to become Mayor of Buller District.

Progress results show Russell has 1250 votes, ahead of Jamie Cleine on 1115.

This result is based upon about 85% of returned votes.


The new Mayor of New Plymouth is warning he has a mandate for serious belt-tightening.

Businessman Max Brough leads his nearest rival, current deputy mayor David Bublitz, by more than 2500 votes.


Sixty-seven votes are all that separates incumbent mayor Vince Cocurullo and rival Ken Couper for Whangarei District Council's top job.


Tim Macindoe has been confirmed as Hamilton's new mayor.


Progress results for Far North District Council confirm Moko Tepania has been re-elected Mayor.