NZ Local Elections 2025

Far North District Council

Te Hiku 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). two councillors will be elected from the Te Hiku 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.

Candidates

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John Joseph Matthews

John Joseph Matthews

Independent

Garreth Wayne Oien

Garreth Wayne Oien

Monty Knight

Monty Knight

Rachel Baucke

Rachel Baucke

Felicity Foy

Felicity Foy

Independent

Bill Subritzky

Bill Subritzky

Independent

Eddie Bellas

Eddie Bellas

Mark Shanks

Mark Shanks

Independent

Adele Gardner

Adele Gardner

Eddie Bellas

Eddie Bellas

Why I'm standing

I am a proud Far North local. I have returned home from the military and witnessed the district going backwards. I am standing up for local businesses and event organisers. Our district can be better and I want it to be the best.

About me

I have been on many committees and also bring the discipline of the military. I have also served in voluntary organisations and continue to do so. I know first-hand what it feels like to struggle. I listen to community members and groups and will be a strong voice for them.

My priorities
  1. Support local businesses.
  2. Build and strengthen better infrastructure.
  3. Spend ratepayers' money wisely and cut the red tape.
Residence

Far North

Age

38

Why I'm standing

I am a proud Far North local. I have returned home from the military and witnessed the district going backwards. I am standing up for local businesses and event organisers. Our district can be better and I want it to be the best.

About me

I have been on many committees and also bring the discipline of the military. I have also served in voluntary organisations and continue to do so. I know first-hand what it feels like to struggle. I listen to community members and groups and will be a strong voice for them.

My priorities
  1. Support local businesses.
  2. Build and strengthen better infrastructure.
  3. Spend ratepayers' money wisely and cut the red tape.
Residence

Far North

Age

38

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