Re-elected in October 2025 for a second (and reportedly final) term with a strong majority — around 180,000 votes and over 52% of the vote, well ahead of challenger Kerrin Leoni. Born in 1946, he is a qualified engineer and experienced businessman who previously served as Mayor of the Far North District (2007–2013) and held leadership roles in organisations such as TVNZ, Transpower, Vector, and Kordia.