Bernie Wanden
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Bernie Wanden’s Elections & Candidacies
Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.
Contested 2 races — 2 elected
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Final Elected
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MayorHorowhenua District CouncilFinal Elected
Offices held
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MayorHorowhenua District CouncilOct 2019 – present
In the News
Returning mayors excited for the challenge
The Post — October 14, 2025Both Bernie Wanden in Horowhenua and Andy Watson in Rangitīkei are excited about their next term.
Levin mayor says arrests reassuring but concern main offenders remain at large
RNZ — August 29, 2025Arrests have eased tensions but it's "still a concern" that those responsible for several shootings remain at large, Bernie Wanden says.
Region’s mayor admits gang shootings ‘causing some real concern’ among locals
Stuff — August 24, 2025Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden says residents are worried about ongoing criminal behaviour.
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