Morgan confirmed as new Waipā councillor

Dale-Maree Morgan has been confirmed at Waipā District Council’s new Māori ward councillor.

All votes in the Waipā Māori ward election have now been counted. Morgan secured 124 votes ahead of Bill Harris [91 votes], Gaylene Roberts [77 votes] and Barney Manaia [18 votes].

Waipā mayor Susan O’Regan said she expected Morgan to be a strong voice at the decision-making table.

“I think it’s particularly good to have a young, strong voice around the table. Dale will bring a different perspective and I really welcome that. I very much look forward to working with her.”

Morgan will be formally sworn in at her first Council meeting on Friday (June 30). She replaces Takena Stirling who resigned from Council in March this year.