Gisborne District Council
The Gisborne District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). eight councillors will be elected from the Tairāwhiti 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 Gisborne District Council election.
Gisborne District Council candidates
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Marcel Archibald Campbell
Independent
Jeremy Muir
Ian George Procter
Independent
Andy Cranston
Rob Telfer
Larry Foster
Teddy Thompson
Independent
Grant Brown
Jordan Walker
Colin Alder
Ian James Allan
Samuel Oak Vette Gibson
Jodie John Curtis
Jono Samson
Darin Brown
Alexandra Boros
Independent
Debbie Gregory
Independent
Blake Neil Webb
Gazza McKenzie
Jeremy Muir
Why I'm standing
I know our region, its challenges and its opportunities well from 20 years leading the Gisborne Herald newsroom and on the Chamber of Commerce board. I directed the Herald's reporting on the council and also had plenty to say about the council in editorials. I now want to apply my knowledge and experiences to supporting the good work and challenging the not-so-good from the inside.
About me
I have a long track record of commitment to this region and its people, and have broad governance experience. My focus areas have been community development and sustainable economic growth, through my roles at the Gisborne Herald and Chamber of Commerce, and responding to the scourge of family violence. I was chair of Tauawhi Charitable Trust from 2015-2025. I am well connected in the community, am a good listener, and offer culturally grounded leadership.
My priorities
- Engage genuinely and collaborate more to support strong communities and real change.
- Assert more direction over operations in governance and deliver value for every rates dollar.
- Help Gisborne District Council be more responsive, communicative and transparent.
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