NZ Local Elections 2025

Carterton District Council

The Carterton 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 eight councillors and the mayor. 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 Carterton District Council election.

Candidates

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Steve Laurence

Peter Veltkamp

Philip Holland

Haley Malcolm

Carterton Born and Raised

Lou Newman

Independent

Joshua Groot

Steven Gallon

Grace Ayling

Jane Burns

Independent

Simon Peacock

Rachel Round

Stephen Foothead

Brian Deller

Independent

Ben Laybourn

Independent

Dale Scott

Independent

Steve Cretney

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Simon Casey

Independent

John Futter

Independent

Philip Holland

Why I'm standing

I want to bring principled, future-focused leadership to Carterton's council.

About me

I am an experienced policy advisor and ex-farmer with the ability to bridge Carterton's rural–urban divide.

My priorities

Manage growth to balance housing, rural land protection and environmental values.
Support community-led projects to reflect local needs and build strong connections.
Strengthen climate resilience with robust infrastructure and resource protection.

Before politics

Policy advisor/ ex-farmer

Residence

Parkvale

Age

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Why I'm standing

I want to bring principled, future-focused leadership to Carterton's council.

About me

I am an experienced policy advisor and ex-farmer with the ability to bridge Carterton's rural–urban divide.

My priorities

Manage growth to balance housing, rural land protection and environmental values.
Support community-led projects to reflect local needs and build strong connections.
Strengthen climate resilience with robust infrastructure and resource protection.

Before politics

Policy advisor/ ex-farmer

Residence

Parkvale

Age

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