The preliminary results for the Tauranga City Council election shows Mahé Drysdale is Tauranga’s new mayor after voting closed at midday yesterday.
Mahé Drysdale: 16,178
Greg Brownless: 10,293
Ria Hall: 8,612
Tina Salisbury: 7,183
As of midday Saturday, 20 July, the number of votes returned stands at 37.88 percent with special votes still to be counted.
| Ward |
Candidate leading as at 100 percent of returned voting papers |
| Mauao/Mount Maunganui |
Jen Scoular |
| Matua-Otūmoetai |
Glen Crowther |
| Te Papa |
Rod Taylor |
| Bethlehem |
Kevin Schuler |
| Tauriko |
Marten Rozeboom |
| Welcome Bay |
Hautapu Baker |
| Arataki |
Rick Curach |
| Pāpāmoa |
Steve Morris |
| Te Awanui |
Mikaere Sydney |
The final result will be announced on Thursday and the new council will be sworn in on Friday, 2 August 2024.