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.

Candidates

Policies

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Pauline Hamill

Ray Curnow

Andrew Basher

Pat O'Dea

Colin Reidy

Independent

Andrew Beaumont

Ross Wylde

Grant Weston

Stephanie Newburry

Philip Grafton

Philip Rutherford

Shayne Barry

Independent

Veronica L De Friez

Larry Eade

Independent

Dave Hingston

Nick Gear

Jim Hilton

Paul Reynolds

Ross Wylde

Why I'm standing

I have lived in Westport for 20 years and want to get further involved in its current and future outlook.

About me

I am a practical person who will listen and take on board then apply the requests I am asked to deliver. I am a person's person so can easily engage with people.

My priorities

Listen to voters and prioritise their concerns.
Improve the poor quality of our drinking water.
Get it done ourselves as we have the knowledge and experience in Buller to complete projects.

Before politics

Mine Surveyor

Residence

Westport

Age

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Why I'm standing

I have lived in Westport for 20 years and want to get further involved in its current and future outlook.

About me

I am a practical person who will listen and take on board then apply the requests I am asked to deliver. I am a person's person so can easily engage with people.

My priorities

Listen to voters and prioritise their concerns.
Improve the poor quality of our drinking water.
Get it done ourselves as we have the knowledge and experience in Buller to complete projects.

Before politics

Mine Surveyor

Residence

Westport

Age

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