NZ Local Elections 2025

Environment Canterbury

South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi 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 South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi  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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Peter Scott

Peter Scott

Independent

Nick Ward

Nick Ward

Toni Severin

Toni Severin

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Peter Scott

Independent

| councillor

Peter Scott

Independent

| councillor

Why I'm standing

We are in the most critical period for councils since 1989. My experience can help navigate the next three years.

About me

In my last nine years at council I have tried to maintain a personal policy of forming good relationships with all councillors, irrespective of their political stance. Being able to communicate with all and stand your own ground is hard.

My priorities
  1. Address nitrate spikes as a concern especially in Glenavy.
  2. Secure funding for wilding conifers and wallabies.
  3. Increase river resilience to 1:200 year flood peaks.
Current role

councillor

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Age

70

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Why I'm standing

We are in the most critical period for councils since 1989. My experience can help navigate the next three years.

About me

In my last nine years at council I have tried to maintain a personal policy of forming good relationships with all councillors, irrespective of their political stance. Being able to communicate with all and stand your own ground is hard.

My priorities
  1. Address nitrate spikes as a concern especially in Glenavy.
  2. Secure funding for wilding conifers and wallabies.
  3. Increase river resilience to 1:200 year flood peaks.
Current role

councillor

Residence

Levels

Age

70

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