NZ Local Elections 2025

Grey District Council

Central Ward
The Grey 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Central ward. 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 Grey District Council election.

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Jack O'Connor

Jack O'Connor

Kaia Beal

Kaia Beal

Independent

Timothy Mora

Timothy Mora

Ritchie Mathieson

Ritchie Mathieson

Peter Brent Davy

Peter Brent Davy

Jack O'Connor

Grey District Councilor - Central Ward

Jack O'Connor

Grey District Councilor - Central Ward

Why I'm standing

I am passionate about the Grey District where I've lived, played, worked and raised my family here for the last 25 years. I believe it is important people invest time back in a community and I feel I have the energy and commitment to invest in making balanced decisions today for us and future generations.

About me

I am hoping to be elected for a second term as councillor bringing that huge learning curve back to the table. I have gained experience along with strong community connections through my role as West Coast regional manager with Sport Canterbury which allows me solid insights across sport and recreation, health and education. I am a family man who puts people first and doesn't make any decision lightly, considering the impact on the community first.

My priorities
  1. Protect our Coal Creek water supply now and for future generations. Water is our lifeline.
  2. Reduce rates by improving council efficiency, better contract management and less consultant fees.
  3. Deal with the backlog of infrastructure projects that have been kicked down the road for too long.
Current role

Grey District Councilor - Central Ward

Before politics

Sport WC regional manager

Residence

Rapahoe, West Coast

Age

60

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Why I'm standing

I am passionate about the Grey District where I've lived, played, worked and raised my family here for the last 25 years. I believe it is important people invest time back in a community and I feel I have the energy and commitment to invest in making balanced decisions today for us and future generations.

About me

I am hoping to be elected for a second term as councillor bringing that huge learning curve back to the table. I have gained experience along with strong community connections through my role as West Coast regional manager with Sport Canterbury which allows me solid insights across sport and recreation, health and education. I am a family man who puts people first and doesn't make any decision lightly, considering the impact on the community first.

My priorities
  1. Protect our Coal Creek water supply now and for future generations. Water is our lifeline.
  2. Reduce rates by improving council efficiency, better contract management and less consultant fees.
  3. Deal with the backlog of infrastructure projects that have been kicked down the road for too long.
Current role

Grey District Councilor - Central Ward

Before politics

Sport WC regional manager

Residence

Rapahoe, West Coast

Age

60

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