Garry Webber has been successful in winning back the mayoralty for Western Bay of Plenty.
Progress results for the 2019 Local Body Elections in the Western Bay of Plenty have been announced, with Garry winning by a nearly 1000 vote margin.
As at 1.40pm Saturday, October 12, 95 per cent of the votes have been counted.
The preliminary results show that Garry has 5466 votes, Margaret Murray-Benge 4498 votes, and Stephen Fawcett 1557 votes.
Garry was at home with his wife Carole, when he heard the good news.
"It was put up on the website, and then I also had a phone calls from a few people, saying 'well done'," says Garry.
"I have my son and daughter who have flown up from Christchurch to be with me, and we're sitting here this afternoon, having a drink, and sorting the world out.
His plans for the rest of the evening were fairly 'low-key'.
"I wasn't too sure what the results would be. You can't pre-suppose these things," says Garry. "The four of us will sit here and have dinner tonight."
It's back to work though on Monday for the re-elected mayor.
"I'll meet with the chief executive on Monday morning, and sit down with her and her team and let them know that our work continues on. Then we'll get up to speed with the new council."
Preliminary results, with all votes cast except special votes, are expected to be available on Sunday, October 13.
Votes for the rest of the council are as follows:
Councillor - Te Puke-Maketu Ward (four vacancies)
| NAME | VOTES | RANK |
| Grant Dally | 1767 | 4 |
| Stephen Fawcett | 1347 | |
| Mike Lally | 1454 | |
| Monique Lints | 2089 | 1 |
| Kevin Marsh | 1883 | 3 |
| John Scrimgeour | 2031 | 2 |
Councillor - Kaimai Beach Ward (four vacancies)
| NAME | VOTES | RANK |
| Suaree Borell | 1175 | |
| Mark Dean | 2099 | 3 |
| John Evans | 846 | |
| Murray Grainger | 1904 | 4 |
| Margaret Murray-Benge | 2411 | 1 |
| John Palmer | 1707 | |
| Don Thwaites | 2384 | 2 |
Councillor - Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward (three vacancies)
| NAME | VOTES | RANK |
| Neil Candy | 795 | |
| John Clements | 1172 | |
| James Denyer | 1918 | 1 |
| Anne Henry | 1265 | 3 |
| Christina Humphreys | 1434 | 2 |
| Tangiwai Manihera-Palmer | 380 | |
| David Marshall | 1126 | |
| Allan Sole | 1130 | |
| Kevin Tohiariki | 962 | |
| George Van Dyke | 796 |
Maketu Community Board - Member (four vacancies)
| NAME | VOTES | RANK |
| William Ra Anaru | 201 | 3 |
| Shane Beech | 235 | 1 |
| Juliette Brawn | 90 | |
| Wendy McFadyen | 80 | |
| Laura Rae | 221 | 2 |
| Stephan Simpson | 124 | 4 |
Te Puke Community Board - Member (four vacancies)
| NAME | VOTES | RANK |
| Richard Crawford | 1117 | 1 |
| Gina Davies | 305 | |
| Joan Dugmore | 628 | |
| Kassie Ellis | 858 | 4 |
| Stephen Fawcett | 798 | |
| Larissa Hika | 438 | |
| Richard McNair | 500 | |
| Tupaea Rolleston | 988 | 2 |
| Dale Snell | 969 | 3 |
Omokoroa Community Board - Member (four vacancies)
| NAME | VOTES | RANK |
| John Evans | 518 | 4 |
| Peter Presland | 914 | 1= |
| Derek Sage | 803 | 3 |
| Teresa Sage | 914 | 1= |
| Puran Bhag Singh | 513 |
Katikati Community Board - Member (four vacancies)
| NAME | VOTES | RANK |
| John Clements | 1317 | |
| Neil Harray | 1672 | 2 |
| Christina Humphreys | 1334 | 4 |
| Norm Mayo | 1124 | |
| Kate Sutherland | 1405 | 3 |
| George Van Dyke | 1024 | |
| Ben Warren | 1785 | 1 |
| Kamal Yadav | 1134 |
Waihi Beach Community Board - Member (four vacancies)
The following candidates have been automatically elected as the number of candidates matched the number of vacancies.
| NAME |
| Ross Goudie |
| Bob Hulme |
| Marilyn Roberts |
| Don Ryan |
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