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
Meet the Council Candidates
When: Monday 1 September 2025 - 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: The Mangawhai Club - 221 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
Hosted by: Mangawhai Business Association
Meet the Mayoral Candidates
When: Monday 1 September 2025 - 6.30pm
Where: Tangiteroria Community Complex
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Hosted by: Tangiteroria Community Complex
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Where: Tangiteroria Community Complex
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Hosted by: Tangiteroria Community Complex
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Meet the candidates evening
When: Monday 8 September 2025 - 7.00pm
Where: Paparoa War Memorial Hall - 2052 Paparoa Valley Road (SH12), Paparoa
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Hosted by: Progressive Paparoa Inc.
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Where: Paparoa War Memorial Hall - 2052 Paparoa Valley Road (SH12), Paparoa
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Hosted by: Progressive Paparoa Inc.
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Meet the 2025 Otamatea Ward Candidates and Mayoral Candidates event in Ruawai
When: Tuesday 16 September 2025 from 7.00pm
Where: Ruawai-Tokatoka War Memorial Hall (Supper Room) - Ruawai Wharf Road, Ruawai
Hosted by: Ruawai Promotions and Development Group
RSVP to Amanda Bennett at amandajbennett2017@gmail.com
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
