NZ Local Elections 2025

Environment Canterbury

Mid-Canterbury/Ōpākihi Constituency
Environment Canterbury is the regional council for Canterbury. It makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of up to 16 councillors. are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region), including two councillors from the Mid-Canterbury/Ōpākihi  constituency. Up to two councillors can be appointed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. 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 Environment Canterbury election.

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Ian MacKenzie

Ian MacKenzie

Helen Troy

Helen Troy

Independent

Peter Trolove

Peter Trolove

Independent

John Sunckell

John Sunckell

Independent

Ian MacKenzie

Regional Councilor

Ian MacKenzie

Regional Councilor

Why I'm standing

Continue to represent my constituents to enable them to live the lives they aspire to.

About me

I am a very effective councilor in advocating for my community. I know our district and region well and have significant and varied governance experience. I respond to and have helped communities with their concerns and have successfully advocated for policies to address those concerns.

My priorities
  1. Continue to implement river resilience strategy to move to a catchment-wide management model.
  2. Bring greater discipline to spending rates, lowering rate demands.
  3. Continue to advocate for better environmental stewardship and outcomes.
Current role

Regional Councilor

Residence

Eiffelton, Ashburton

Age

70

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Why I'm standing

Continue to represent my constituents to enable them to live the lives they aspire to.

About me

I am a very effective councilor in advocating for my community. I know our district and region well and have significant and varied governance experience. I respond to and have helped communities with their concerns and have successfully advocated for policies to address those concerns.

My priorities
  1. Continue to implement river resilience strategy to move to a catchment-wide management model.
  2. Bring greater discipline to spending rates, lowering rate demands.
  3. Continue to advocate for better environmental stewardship and outcomes.
Current role

Regional Councilor

Residence

Eiffelton, Ashburton

Age

70

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