NZ Local Elections 2025

Ashburton District Council

Ashburton Ward
The Ashburton District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). five councillors will be elected from the Ashburton ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Ashburton District Council election.

Candidates

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Phill Hooper

Phill Hooper

Steph Poole

Steph Poole

Tony Todd

Tony Todd

Russell Ellis

Russell Ellis

Leonard Cojocaru

Leonard Cojocaru

Dolf Van Amersfoort

Dolf Van Amersfoort

Carolyn Cameron

Carolyn Cameron

Julie Moffett

Julie Moffett

Jeff Ryan

Jeff Ryan

Independent

Steph Poole

Steph Poole

Why I'm standing

I believe in practical, respectful and realistic leadership that reflects the diverse voices of everyday residents. I understand the pressures families face, rising costs, limited services and the need for stronger local advocacy and support. If elected, I will bring a fresh, family-focused voice to the council table. I am grounded in lived experience, hard work and passion for our district's future.

About me

I am a proud, active member of this community. I work in the community sector, I helped found the Ashburton Community Garden, I volunteer with our local Rugby Club, the Hakatere Marae and I engage with events and groups across the district. I am involved because I am passionate about our community. I bring a fresh perspective and the 'roll up your sleeves' attitude to the council table.

My priorities
  1. Uphold and uplift Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our community.
  2. Build sustainable practise into council policy for a resilient district.
  3. Enable greater transparency between council and our community.
Before politics

Health Promoter

Residence

Ashburton

Age

31

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Why I'm standing

I believe in practical, respectful and realistic leadership that reflects the diverse voices of everyday residents. I understand the pressures families face, rising costs, limited services and the need for stronger local advocacy and support. If elected, I will bring a fresh, family-focused voice to the council table. I am grounded in lived experience, hard work and passion for our district's future.

About me

I am a proud, active member of this community. I work in the community sector, I helped found the Ashburton Community Garden, I volunteer with our local Rugby Club, the Hakatere Marae and I engage with events and groups across the district. I am involved because I am passionate about our community. I bring a fresh perspective and the 'roll up your sleeves' attitude to the council table.

My priorities
  1. Uphold and uplift Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our community.
  2. Build sustainable practise into council policy for a resilient district.
  3. Enable greater transparency between council and our community.
Before politics

Health Promoter

Residence

Ashburton

Age

31

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