Mikaere Taingahue Sydney

Mikaere Taingahue Sydney’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 3 races — 1 elected 2 not elected

2024 Tauranga City Council Election • July 20, 2024 Local
  • Tauranga City Council (See full results)
    Affiliation: Tauranga Moana Kōkiritia
    Candidate Statement

    My principal place of residence is in the Te Awanui Māori Ward area.

    Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, he mokopuna nō nga motutere whakaruruhau o Te Awanui ko Matakana me Rangiwaea, Tūhua me te Pirirakau. He mokopuna o te Moana o Tauranga, He Kanohi kitea mā te iwi hei kawea te mana o naianei mo te anamata!

    From a young age I have been at the forefront representing the moana specifically representing rangatahi, tamariki and our mokopuna to ensure a bright future for our future generations, I am a young leader in our moana who is across all iwi, hapū, marae and hāpori levels I have strong relationships throughout the Moana that are key to my success. If there is anyone to bring Tauranga Moana together ko au!

    Active hāpori member, Netball coach, Tauranga Netball director, Kapa Haka judge and leader that will weave our people together and inspire future leaders of tomorrow.

    He Mokopuna nā te Moana mō Te Awanui, tau ana!

    Final Elected
    Vote share • 61.2%
    1,515 votes
2023 NZ General Election • October 14, 2023 General
Offices held
  • Te Awanui Māori Ward
    Tauranga City Council
    Affiliation: Tauranga Moana Kōkiritia
    Jul 2024 – Jan 2025
In the News
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor Mikaere Sydney resigns
Bay of Plenty Times — January 31, 2025

Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor Mikaere Sydney is resigning after never being able to take up the job because of illness. A byelection will now be held to fill the vacant seat.

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