Hamilton City Council
The Hamilton City 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 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). six councillors will be elected from the East 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 Hamilton City Council election.
Hamilton City Council candidates
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Jono Ng
Independent
Jason Jonassen
Independent
Danielle Marks
Rachel Afeaki
Independent
Suhair Sabah Hassan
New Zealand Constitution Party
Jamie Strange
Independent
Horiana Adrienne Henderson
Tim Hunt
Jenny Nand
Independent
Jack Gielen
The Peoples Voice
Leo Liu
Anna Casey-Cox
Rudi Du Plooy
Alexander Bruce McConnochie
Louise Rachel Harvey
New Zealand Constitution Party
Andrew Bydder
Maxine Joy van Oosten
Marie Hamilton
Independent
Tim Macindoe
Independent
Stuart David Aitken
Preet Raj Singh Dhaliwal
ACT Local
Turi Robinson
Jackie Talbot
Independent
Peter Humphreys
Sue Moroney
John McDonald
Rachel Karalus
Independent
Maxine Joy van Oosten
Why I'm standing
I believe local government should reflect your voice and plan for the future. I've shown up with one of the best attendance records this term. I'm standing again because there's still important work to do, and I want to continue representing you with energy, accountability, and fairness.
About me
I am a current councillor and chair of the Finance and Monitoring committee, which means I have experience in governance, financial oversight and community representation. I've built relationships that give our community influence: representing Hamilton in our local government zone, collaborating with regional councillors on transport solutions and serving as one of council's representatives on the joint waters company. That matters and will allow me to keep working for you from day one.
My priorities
- Create strong financial management by keeping rates fair, being transparent and making every dollar count.
- Support investment in infrastructure, transport choices and neighbourhood safety.
- Back local initiatives that strengthen culture, community wellbeing and opportunities for all.
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