NZ Local Elections 2025

Buller District Council

Westport Ward
The Buller 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). six councillors will be elected from the Westport 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 Buller District Council election.

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Pauline Hamill

Pauline Hamill

Ray Curnow

Ray Curnow

Andrew Basher

Andrew Basher

Pat O'Dea

Pat O'Dea

Colin Reidy

Colin Reidy

Independent

Andrew Beaumont

Andrew Beaumont

Ross Wylde

Ross Wylde

Grant Weston

Grant Weston

Stephanie Newburry

Stephanie Newburry

Philip Grafton

Philip Grafton

Philip Rutherford

Philip Rutherford

Shayne Barry

Shayne Barry

Independent

Veronica L De Friez

Veronica L De Friez

Larry Eade

Larry Eade

Independent

Dave Hingston

Dave Hingston

Nick Gear

Nick Gear

Jim Hilton

Jim Hilton

Paul Reynolds

Paul Reynolds

Ray Curnow

Ray Curnow

Why I'm standing

Buller is a wonderful place to live. We need to keep it that way and look for ways to make it even better while acknowledging there are challenges along the way.

About me

I am deeply embedded in the Buller community having lived in Waimangaroa, Karamea, Charleston and now Westport. I have participated, in various ways, in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities in our community. I have always taken a strong interest in BDC affairs and have sat in on many of the council meetings over the past few years. I believe I have the ability and knowledge to make a positive difference.

My priorities
  1. Bring the rates review to a conclusion. Our current rating system is deeply flawed and unfair.
  2. Implement a universal funding system for rubbish collection which minimises overall costs.
  3. Work through LGNZ to promote a bipartisan approach to infrastructure management and development.
Residence

Westport

Age

69

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Why I'm standing

Buller is a wonderful place to live. We need to keep it that way and look for ways to make it even better while acknowledging there are challenges along the way.

About me

I am deeply embedded in the Buller community having lived in Waimangaroa, Karamea, Charleston and now Westport. I have participated, in various ways, in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities in our community. I have always taken a strong interest in BDC affairs and have sat in on many of the council meetings over the past few years. I believe I have the ability and knowledge to make a positive difference.

My priorities
  1. Bring the rates review to a conclusion. Our current rating system is deeply flawed and unfair.
  2. Implement a universal funding system for rubbish collection which minimises overall costs.
  3. Work through LGNZ to promote a bipartisan approach to infrastructure management and development.
Residence

Westport

Age

69

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