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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Toni Severin

Toni Severin

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Peter Scott

Peter Scott

Independent

Nick Ward

Nick Ward

Toni Severin

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Toni Severin

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Why I'm standing

I am standing up for a fair and equal society. Environment policies that are based on science and practicality.

About me

As a former ACT MP and a small business owner, I understand policies can create issues for our rural communities which need to be addressed.

My priorities
  1. Restore full democracy to Environment Canterbury.
  2. Focus spending on essentials like flood protection.
  3. Stand up for lower rates, whether you are in Timaru, Waimate, Mackenzie or rural Waitaki.
Residence

ChCh/Tekapo

Age

55

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Why I'm standing

I am standing up for a fair and equal society. Environment policies that are based on science and practicality.

About me

As a former ACT MP and a small business owner, I understand policies can create issues for our rural communities which need to be addressed.

My priorities
  1. Restore full democracy to Environment Canterbury.
  2. Focus spending on essentials like flood protection.
  3. Stand up for lower rates, whether you are in Timaru, Waimate, Mackenzie or rural Waitaki.
Residence

ChCh/Tekapo

Age

55

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