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.

Candidates

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Sunshine Appleby

Sunshine Appleby

Independent

Henry David John Dixon

Henry David John Dixon

Independent

Mark Raffills

Mark Raffills

Rodney Ward

Rodney Ward

Independent

Clarissa Bruning

Clarissa Bruning

Axel Downard-Wilke

Axel Downard-Wilke

Independent

Grant Victor Knowles

Grant Victor Knowles

Sunshine Appleby

Independent

Sunshine Appleby

Independent

Why I'm standing

I see this as the best way to serve my community. I am a long time activist and share similar concerns with many in our community.

About me

Having lived here since 2015, I have been very involved in local politics especially regarding supportive housing and community gardens. After 40 years being a mental health nurse I am a critical thinker and skilled listener.

My priorities
  1. Protect drinking water for the health of the community and economy.
  2. Protect food from excessive pesticide use.
  3. Examine the data the council is using to reach its conclusions regarding climate and rates.
Residence

Collingwood

Age

82

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Why I'm standing

I see this as the best way to serve my community. I am a long time activist and share similar concerns with many in our community.

About me

Having lived here since 2015, I have been very involved in local politics especially regarding supportive housing and community gardens. After 40 years being a mental health nurse I am a critical thinker and skilled listener.

My priorities
  1. Protect drinking water for the health of the community and economy.
  2. Protect food from excessive pesticide use.
  3. Examine the data the council is using to reach its conclusions regarding climate and rates.
Residence

Collingwood

Age

82

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