NZ Local Elections 2025

Golden Bay Community Board

The Golden Bay Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Tasman District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of four members. 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 Golden Bay Community Board election.

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Sunshine Appleby

Sunshine Appleby

Independent

Mark Raffills

Mark Raffills

Henry David John Dixon

Henry David John Dixon

Independent

Grant Victor Knowles

Grant Victor Knowles

Clarissa Bruning

Clarissa Bruning

Rodney Ward

Rodney Ward

Independent

Axel Downard-Wilke

Axel Downard-Wilke

Independent

Grant Victor Knowles

Golden Bay Community Board

Grant Victor Knowles

Golden Bay Community Board

Why I'm standing

I believe Golden Bay could be the sustainable capital of NZ. I believe our future depends on building a sustainable, inclusive community for everyone. I see further opportunities for improvement and am eager to continue contributing. I want a good relationship with the rest of the district including Richmond.

About me

I have lived in Mohua Golden Bay for 38 years, becoming deeply connected to this unique and vibrant region. I own three businesses which are very community based. I host a breakfast radio show where I interview different people in the community about amazing things they do. I am well connected to many different people from all sub-cultures of the bay. I believe in community and a collaborative approach to finding solutions to be better.

My priorities
  1. Sustainability in an isolated community is the key for our future.
  2. Plan low-cost housing and alternative accommodation, composting toilets and wastewater systems.
  3. Support the arts and have an art strategy for Tasman.
Current role

Golden Bay Community Board

Before politics

Artist, business owner

Residence

Puramahoi Mohua Golden Bay

Age

64

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Why I'm standing

I believe Golden Bay could be the sustainable capital of NZ. I believe our future depends on building a sustainable, inclusive community for everyone. I see further opportunities for improvement and am eager to continue contributing. I want a good relationship with the rest of the district including Richmond.

About me

I have lived in Mohua Golden Bay for 38 years, becoming deeply connected to this unique and vibrant region. I own three businesses which are very community based. I host a breakfast radio show where I interview different people in the community about amazing things they do. I am well connected to many different people from all sub-cultures of the bay. I believe in community and a collaborative approach to finding solutions to be better.

My priorities
  1. Sustainability in an isolated community is the key for our future.
  2. Plan low-cost housing and alternative accommodation, composting toilets and wastewater systems.
  3. Support the arts and have an art strategy for Tasman.
Current role

Golden Bay Community Board

Before politics

Artist, business owner

Residence

Puramahoi Mohua Golden Bay

Age

64

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