NZ Local Elections 2025

Environment Canterbury

North Canterbury/Ōpukepuke 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 North Canterbury/Ōpukepuke  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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Frankie Karetai Wood-Bodley

Frankie Karetai Wood-Bodley

Independent

John Faulkner

John Faulkner

Independent

Claire McKay

Claire McKay

Grant Edge

Grant Edge

Independent

Tane Apanui

Tane Apanui

The blue collar councillor

Tane Apanui

The blue collar councillor

Tane Apanui

The blue collar councillor

Why I'm standing

I aim to bring practical, cost-effective leadership that puts Canterbury ratepayers first – cutting waste, backing smart infrastructure and fighting for regional voices over city-centric decisions. I want to ensure council works transparently, supports local industries and delivers real results, not empty promises.

About me

I bring practical experience in infrastructure and experience in council leadership focused on cutting waste and delivering. I am committed to common-sense solutions that put all of Canterbury first and hold officials accountable.

My priorities
  1. Reconnect towns with cost-effective rail upgrades to ease congestion and boost freight.
  2. Support local industries with better transport and smart environmental management.
  3. Ensure transparent, accountable council that prioritises ratepayers and cuts waste.
Before politics

FIFO Machine operator

Residence

Kaiapoi

Age

46

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Why I'm standing

I aim to bring practical, cost-effective leadership that puts Canterbury ratepayers first – cutting waste, backing smart infrastructure and fighting for regional voices over city-centric decisions. I want to ensure council works transparently, supports local industries and delivers real results, not empty promises.

About me

I bring practical experience in infrastructure and experience in council leadership focused on cutting waste and delivering. I am committed to common-sense solutions that put all of Canterbury first and hold officials accountable.

My priorities
  1. Reconnect towns with cost-effective rail upgrades to ease congestion and boost freight.
  2. Support local industries with better transport and smart environmental management.
  3. Ensure transparent, accountable council that prioritises ratepayers and cuts waste.
Before politics

FIFO Machine operator

Residence

Kaiapoi

Age

46

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