NZ Local Elections 2025

Central Otago District Council

Vincent Ward
The Central Otago 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). four councillors will be elected from the Vincent 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 Central Otago District Council election.

Candidates

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Gill Booth

Gill Booth

Independent

Dave McKenzie

Dave McKenzie

Martin McPherson

Martin McPherson

Nathan McLean

Nathan McLean

Louise Van Der Voort

Louise Van Der Voort

Jayden Cromb

Jayden Cromb

Ian Cooney

Ian Cooney

Cam Withington

Cam Withington

Change for Central

Lynley Claridge

Lynley Claridge

Tracy Paterson

Tracy Paterson

Kas McEntyre

Kas McEntyre

Independent

Kas McEntyre

Independent

Kas McEntyre

Independent

Why I'm standing

I love Central Otago and it always brings me home from wherever I have travelled. I cannot turn my back on my home because it needs care at this point in time. I believe I can make a difference and I am going to try.

About me

I worked in CODC for ten years in records, first as admin and then as a fully qualified records, archives and information person. I am about information. I believe that information makes the world go round and I want to see all CODC residents and ratepayers fully informed instead of the piecemeal tidbits they are given today. I cannot make a decision if I am not informed.

My priorities
  1. Decrease rates by limiting unnecessary spending.
  2. Provide information for transparency and accountability.
  3. Establish a neutral advocacy for investigating complaints from the public against council officials.
Before politics

Retired

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Why I'm standing

I love Central Otago and it always brings me home from wherever I have travelled. I cannot turn my back on my home because it needs care at this point in time. I believe I can make a difference and I am going to try.

About me

I worked in CODC for ten years in records, first as admin and then as a fully qualified records, archives and information person. I am about information. I believe that information makes the world go round and I want to see all CODC residents and ratepayers fully informed instead of the piecemeal tidbits they are given today. I cannot make a decision if I am not informed.

My priorities
  1. Decrease rates by limiting unnecessary spending.
  2. Provide information for transparency and accountability.
  3. Establish a neutral advocacy for investigating complaints from the public against council officials.
Before politics

Retired

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