Vince Cocurullo
Vince Cocurullo is the Mayor of Whangārei, known for his commitment to fostering a caring and engaged community. Following a tragic shooting incident in Onerahi, he emphasized the area's strong community spirit and reassured residents that safety concerns were minimal. His leadership is focused on maintaining the warmth and unity of the suburb, which he describes as a lovely place with active community participation.
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Vince Cocurullo was the mayor of Whangārei in the previous election.
Local elections deliver New Zealand’s oldest mayoral line-up in recent history
New Zealand· 2025-10-25
Cocurullo has been a Whangārei District Council politician for 12 years, after first getting elected as an Okara Ward Councillor in 2007.
Local body elections 2025: Ken Couper elected Whangārei Mayor, defeating Vince CocurulloNew Zealand· 2025-10-17
Mayor Vince Cocurullo said Halse was entitled to his opinion, and had not breached the council’s Code of Conduct.
Whangārei councillors respond to ‘woke’ comments by Deputy MayorNew Zealand· 2025-08-28
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo told the Herald protective barriers might not be the solution.
Whangārei house damaged by airborne car; owner urges council to install safety barriersNew Zealand· 2025-07-17
Vince Cocurullo, Whangārei Mayor, expressed concerns about changes of government affecting infrastructure projects.
Political clash over Northland expressway as report raises doubtsNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said he would wait for the court decision before commenting further.
High Court judge reserves decision on Whangārei fluoridationNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo described Onerahi as a lovely suburb and a caring community.
Whangārei fatal shooting victim ‘beloved mother, precious taonga’ Yvonne ChapmanNew Zealand· 2025-03-02
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo called Onerahi a lovely suburb.
Police still piecing together details of fatal park shooting in WhangāreiNew Zealand· 2025-02-28