Moko Tepania
Moko Tepania is the Mayor of Far North and is associated with Mātihetihe Marae, demonstrating leadership in addressing local community needs, especially regarding infrastructure and environmental challenges.
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Moko Tepania is a retiring mayor rumored to be in the running to replace Willow-Jean Prime.
What’s behind Peeni Henare’s decision to quit, and the Government’s plan to welcome a very powerful visitor – Thomas Coughlan
New Zealand· 2026-02-07
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania was present at the opening of the sealed road.
Waitangi 2026: Fine weather, calmer mood, expected in Bay of IslandsNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
Moko Tepania, the local mayor, joked that every Government MP could have a road named after them if such collaboration continued.
Waitangi 2026: How a dusty Gerry Brownlee led to a road to Waitangi being sealedNew Zealand· 2026-02-03
Moko Tepania secures strong lead in Far North mayoral preliminary results.
Local elections 2025: Moko Tepania secures strong lead in Far North mayoral preliminary resultsNew Zealand· 2025-10-13
Moko Tepania was re-elected as the Far North Mayor, confirming his priorities for the next term.
Local elections 2025: Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms prioritiesNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
Mayor Moko Tepania was one of the local leaders advocating for changes to insulation rules.
Insulation rule changes could save Northland builders $15,000 per buildNew Zealand· 2025-07-13
The working group includes FNDC’s Mayor Moko Tepania and councillors Ann Court and John Vujcich.
Northland water services face major overhaul, potential cost impactsNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania said of the six summers since he was first elected as a councillor, only one had been free of drought or water restrictions.
Northland faces extreme weather: Tornadoes, droughts, and cyclonesNew Zealand· 2025-06-17
The marina proposal is opposed by Far North Mayor Moko Tepania.
$120m Wiri sale; Ryman’s sinking village buildings; Former business boss Michael Barnett opposes Bay of Islands marina – Property InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-06-10
Moko Tepania promised those protesting that the council’s dog control system is not fit for purpose.
Far North Council euthanises 56 dogs in two monthsNew Zealand· 2025-05-14
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania lives in Kaikohe.
Northland’s meth crisis: ‘There’s no magic wand for any of this’New Zealand· 2025-05-04
Moko Tepania is the Mayor of Far North who welcomed 32 new citizens in a ceremony.
Far North news in brief: 32 new citizens; apprentice challenge; dope arrestNew Zealand· 2025-04-09Moko Tepania first revealed a preliminary design for the multi-purpose facility at the State of the Far North Address.
Kaikohe’s new library and civic hub approved, set to revitalise townNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
Moko Tepania, the Mayor of Far North, blocks racist comments on the council's Facebook page.
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania blocks racist comments on council Facebook pageNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Moko Tepania is the Far North Mayor and associated with Mātihetihe Marae.
Isolated Far North community gets funding for safe, reliable water reticulation systemNew Zealand· 2025-02-24
