The 75-year-old died in 2022 when the half-tonne mower he was fixing slipped off a forklift, pinning him underneath.

Fatal crush by ride-on mower 'entirely preventable' - Coroner

Ian McLarnon died in 2022 aged 75 when the half-tonne mower landed on him.

Monday 7:16am

1:30

Mayor Craig Jepson leaves the meeting, saying members of the public had become too unruly.

Mayor's emergency election meeting folds after 25 minutes

One councillor turned up in a Mickey Mouse T-shirt, before a man in a World War II outfit halted proceedings.

Fri, Oct 17

1:31

Outgoing Mayor Craig Jepson.

Outgoing Kaipara mayor calls emergency meeting into election conduct

Mayor Craig Jepson requested an emergency meeting behind closed doors to approve lodging a complaint and requesting an investigation.

Thu, Oct 16