NZ Local Elections 2025

Far North District Council

Bay of Islands-Whangaroa General Ward

The Far North 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). three councillors will be elected from the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Far North District Council election.

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Ann Court

Your Voice Our Community

Jonathan Natusch

Independent

Joshua Riley

Sovereign

Geoff Hughes

Steve McNally

Kelly Anne Stratford

Ross George Yeager

Independent

Stuart Beaven

Davina Smolders

ACT Local

Shell Wilson

Your Voice Our Community

Ray Pitch

Tyler Ian Bamber

Your Voice Our Community

Ann Court

Your Voice Our Community
 | Councillor Far North District

Ann Court

Your Voice Our Community
 | Councillor Far North District

Why I'm standing

I want to restore public confidence by introducing transparency, efficiency and accountability to ratepayers and residents.

About me

I have 27 years of service to the Far North community and have seen the best of what local government can do and the worst.

My priorities

Steady the ship after ongoing restructures that have caused significant staff losses and delivery issues.
Ensure ratepayers do not face optics-driven spending and every dollar is spent wisely.
Reaffirm council autonomy regarding its CCTOs to protect community interests.

Current role

Councillor Far North District

Before politics

Radio Operator Ship to Shore

Residence

Waipapa

Age

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Why I'm standing

I want to restore public confidence by introducing transparency, efficiency and accountability to ratepayers and residents.

About me

I have 27 years of service to the Far North community and have seen the best of what local government can do and the worst.

My priorities

Steady the ship after ongoing restructures that have caused significant staff losses and delivery issues.
Ensure ratepayers do not face optics-driven spending and every dollar is spent wisely.
Reaffirm council autonomy regarding its CCTOs to protect community interests.

Current role

Councillor Far North District

Before politics

Radio Operator Ship to Shore

Residence

Waipapa

Age

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