
Dr Jason Smith (Mayor)
Tena koutou nga tangata o te rohe o Kaipara. I am a fifth generation Kaipara local, Dargaville-born and raised in Ruawai, passionate about the place, its environment, and making great futures here.

Anna Curnow (Deputy Mayor)
Anna has lived in Kaipara for over 13 years and has a passion for our beautiful district and the opportunities that exist from coast to coast.

Victoria Del La Varis-Woodcock
Victoria del la Varis-Woodcock is a long time Kaipara identity, who has lived in Pouto, at Rotu Valley and for the last 10 years on Avoca Road, in the area between Waihue and Tangowahine Valleys.

Karen Joyce-Paki
Dargaville and its surrounds has been Karen’s home and community for over 40 years.

Jonathan Larsen
Believes Council should be run for the benefit of the ratepayers and residents.

Mark Vincent

Peter Wethey
Peter is experienced in good governance having served as Chair of both a large grammar school and an incorporated society.

Eryn Wilson-Collins
Eryn’s focus in her first term as a Councillor is to ensure communication and transparency between the elected members and the public.

David Wills
I see an important part of my role as councillor as talking with local groups, getting their input and in turn providing updates on council progress.