NZ Local Elections 2025

Central Hawke's Bay District Council

Aramoana-Ruahine General Ward
The Central Hawke's Bay 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. three councillors will be elected from the Aramoana-Ruahine ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Central Hawke's Bay District Council election.

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Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor

Brent Muggeridge

Brent Muggeridge

Independent

Simon F.H. Collin

Simon F.H. Collin

Jerry Greer

Jerry Greer

Kate Taylor

Councillor, chair of Transport Committee

Kate Taylor

Councillor, chair of Transport Committee

Why I'm standing

I had a challenging learning curve in my first term, and I hit the ground running in the second term, eager to make a difference and get things done. I am dedicated to being a strong rural voice on council. I am asking for re-election so I can make further use of the investment and faith that have been put in me.

About me

I am a self-employed writer for a range of companies and organisations through my own business, communiKate, and hold several governance positions both locally and nationally. I am a volunteer firefighter with several other roles with Fire and Emergency, and have also had a variety of roles with community, school and sports organisations. I have lived my whole life in rural communities, and I wholeheartedly believe in giving service to my community.

My priorities
  1. Balance trade-offs between the under investment of the past and keeping today's services running.
  2. Figure how we can do more with less because affordability is a huge issue.
Current role

Councillor, chair of Transport Committee

Before politics

I am still a writer/editor

Residence

Otane

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Why I'm standing

I had a challenging learning curve in my first term, and I hit the ground running in the second term, eager to make a difference and get things done. I am dedicated to being a strong rural voice on council. I am asking for re-election so I can make further use of the investment and faith that have been put in me.

About me

I am a self-employed writer for a range of companies and organisations through my own business, communiKate, and hold several governance positions both locally and nationally. I am a volunteer firefighter with several other roles with Fire and Emergency, and have also had a variety of roles with community, school and sports organisations. I have lived my whole life in rural communities, and I wholeheartedly believe in giving service to my community.

My priorities
  1. Balance trade-offs between the under investment of the past and keeping today's services running.
  2. Figure how we can do more with less because affordability is a huge issue.
Current role

Councillor, chair of Transport Committee

Before politics

I am still a writer/editor

Residence

Otane

Connect via

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