The progress result for the Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward by-election shows Maria Te Aukaha Huata is leading after voting has closed, with today’s ballots and special votes still to be counted.
The progress result shows:
| HUATA, Maria Te Aukaha | 655 |
| HENDERSON, Horiana | 364 |
| TE UA, Olly | 243 |
| RURI, Marian | 192 |
| POKERE-PHILLIPS, Donna | 158 |
| GALLAGHER, Jarrad | 110 |
| MANARANGI, Riki | 79 |
| MARKS, Danielle | 73 |
Voting closed at midday today (Wednesday 7 August).
Electoral Officer Dale Ofsoske will confirm the final result later today.
The successful candidate will replace former Councillor Melaina Huaki, who resigned in May.
The councillor-elect will be sworn in at a Council meeting early next week.
The final result of the Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward by-election 2024 will be available on Thursday at www.hamilton.govt.nz/elections.