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Craig Jepson
Craig Jepson | |
|---|---|
| 7th Mayor of Kaipara | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Craig Eldon Jepson 1957 or 1958 (age 66–67) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Craig Eldon Jepson (born 1957 or 1958)[1] is a New Zealand local politician who is the mayor of Kaipara District in New Zealand's Northland Region. During the 2000s, Jepson served as a spokesperson for Olivine NZ's unsuccessful attempt to convert the former coal-powered Meremere Power Station in the north Waikato, New Zealand into a waste-to-energy station. Jepson later moved to Mangawhai where he established a concrete business that was involved in local rural and urban development.[2] In October 2022, Jepson was elected mayor of Kaipara.[3] As mayor, Jepson attracted media coverage following his attempt to ban karakia (Māori prayers) from council proceedings, which he subsequently reversed following significant criticism from the public and fellow councillors.[4][5]
As mayor, Jepson also presided over the Kaipara District Council's withdrawal from Local Government New Zealand and decision to scrap its Māori ward without holding a referendum during the upcoming 2025 New Zealand local elections.[6][7] Jepson has also questioned the consensus on climate change and expressed support for Donald Trump.[8][9]
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- ^ Killick, Jonathan (8 October 2022). "Three new mayors for Northland councils, including Whangārei". Stuff. Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ Iasona, Seni; Heikell, Leighton (30 November 2022). "Video: Newly-elected Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson shuts down Councillor's karakia request". Newshub. Warner Bros. Discovery New Zealand. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Kaipara mayor unbans karakia from council meetings". Radio New Zealand. 8 December 2022. Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ Botting, Susan (2 June 2023). "Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson says council made right choice to exit Local Government New Zealand". Northern Advocate. NZME. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Kaipara District Council votes to disestablish Māori ward". RNZ. 7 August 2024. Archived from the original on 5 January 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Botting, Susan (24 December 2022). "Mayor Craig Jepson hopes gift to councillors will provide alternative view of climate change issue". Northern Advocate. NZME. Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ Botting, Susan (30 December 2024). "Meet Kaipara's fishing-mad mayor – the 'Trump of the North'". RNZ. Archived from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
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