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
Peter Humphreys
Why I'm standing
I'm running for council because I care about Hamilton and want every voice heard. I will bring honesty, energy and fresh ideas to ensure our city grows in a way that keeps it a great place to live, work and raise families.
About me
I will make a good elected representative because I am honest, friendly and willing to listen. I believe in treating people fairly and working together to find solutions. I know Hamilton well and care about our community. I will work hard, respect others and do my best to represent local people with energy and integrity.
My priorities
- Keep rates fair and make sure council spending is responsible.
- Upgrade parks, pools and community spaces for families and wellbeing.
- Improve public transport and cycling to cut congestion and make travel easier.
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