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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Mark Shanks

Mark Shanks

Independent

Monty Knight

Monty Knight

Felicity Foy

Felicity Foy

Independent

Eddie Bellas

Eddie Bellas

John Joseph Matthews

John Joseph Matthews

Independent

Rachel Baucke

Rachel Baucke

Garreth Wayne Oien

Garreth Wayne Oien

Bill Subritzky

Bill Subritzky

Independent

Adele Gardner

Adele Gardner

Mark Shanks

Independent

Mark Shanks

Independent

Why I'm standing

I believe it is not about me, it is about democracy. Less than half of eligible people vote. This is not a democratic mandate. I believe the voices and concerns of the non-voter have to be heard and listened to because they bear the consequences of decisions made by a minority. This is not democracy.

About me

I am always honest and very experienced. I am an indefatigable seeker of the truth and fully believe that we can make our world and our lives better. I believe that we first need to reform our systems of government and find the best way forward together with full engagement from all the people who live here.

My priorities
  1. Rebuild democracy within council. It does not exist in its current disguise.
  2. Rebuild democracy within our communities.
  3. Eliminate debt and lower rates because both undermine democracy.
Before politics

Community Engagement Officer

Residence

Ahipara

Age

70

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Why I'm standing

I believe it is not about me, it is about democracy. Less than half of eligible people vote. This is not a democratic mandate. I believe the voices and concerns of the non-voter have to be heard and listened to because they bear the consequences of decisions made by a minority. This is not democracy.

About me

I am always honest and very experienced. I am an indefatigable seeker of the truth and fully believe that we can make our world and our lives better. I believe that we first need to reform our systems of government and find the best way forward together with full engagement from all the people who live here.

My priorities
  1. Rebuild democracy within council. It does not exist in its current disguise.
  2. Rebuild democracy within our communities.
  3. Eliminate debt and lower rates because both undermine democracy.
Before politics

Community Engagement Officer

Residence

Ahipara

Age

70

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