Meet the candidates events help voters meet and hear from candidates, and make informed decisions for the local elections 2025.
See below for upcoming meet the candidate events happening around the district. These events are organised and hosted by community groups and organisations and resident and ratepayer associations and we accept no responsibility if dates and times change from the below. We recommend you check in with the host organisation or group via their website before you head along to the event, to make sure the event details are up to date.
If you want your meet the candidate event added to this page, please email media@kaipara.govt.nz
Dates and Locations
Meet the Candidates for KDC Mayoral and Regional Council
When: Friday 15 August 2025 - 1.00pm
Where: Dargaville Methodist Church Complex - 8 Awakino Road, Dargaville
Hosted by: Kaipara Grey Power and chaired by Richard Alspach
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Meet the Mayoral Candidates for Kaipara
When: Wednesday 20 August 2025 - 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Where: Mangawhai Golf Club - 221 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads
Hosted by: NZ Chambers of Commerce - NorthChamber
NorthChamber Meet the Mayoral Candidates - Kaipara - Northland Chamber of Commerce
Meet the Candidates for Mayor and Wairoa Ward
When: Thursday 18 September 2025 - 5.00pm for 5.30pm start
Where: Lighthouse Function Centre, Mt Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville
Hosted by: Dargaville Community Development Board
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