Hamilton City Council

East General Ward
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.

Rudi Du Plooy

Rudi Du Plooy

Why I'm standing

I am running for mayor of Hamilton to deliver an exceptional quality of life, ensuring our city remains vibrant and inclusive for all residents. I am driven by concerns over wasteful spending, like $249 million on consultants and the $50 million to $100 million CCO water meter plan. I have eight years as a councillor in Johannesburg, which gives me the experience that fuels my commitment to fiscal discipline and approachable leadership, fostering community wellbeing while preserving Hamilton's small-town character without divisive policies.

About me

I will excel as Hamilton's mayor, leveraging my Johannesburg City Council experience, leadership as chief whip and founder of two South African political parties, and corporate expertise in FMCG and pharmaceuticals. As Hamilton Grey Power chairman and Zone 3 director, I champion seniors and all Kiwis, rejecting divisive preferences. I am studying law in Waikato and have a health background, ensuring transparent, disciplined governance, eliminating wasteful spending to enhance livability for our united community.

My priorities
  1. Enforce a 10% budget cut, saving $25.6 million to curb consultant waste and fund roads.
  2. Cap rates at 4.3%, cutting 15.5% hikes to ensure affordability.
  3. Allocate $25.6 million to cut $1.26 billion debt, boosting transparency.
Before politics

Healthcare Professional

Residence

Chartwell

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Why I'm standing

I am running for mayor of Hamilton to deliver an exceptional quality of life, ensuring our city remains vibrant and inclusive for all residents. I am driven by concerns over wasteful spending, like $249 million on consultants and the $50 million to $100 million CCO water meter plan. I have eight years as a councillor in Johannesburg, which gives me the experience that fuels my commitment to fiscal discipline and approachable leadership, fostering community wellbeing while preserving Hamilton's small-town character without divisive policies.

About me

I will excel as Hamilton's mayor, leveraging my Johannesburg City Council experience, leadership as chief whip and founder of two South African political parties, and corporate expertise in FMCG and pharmaceuticals. As Hamilton Grey Power chairman and Zone 3 director, I champion seniors and all Kiwis, rejecting divisive preferences. I am studying law in Waikato and have a health background, ensuring transparent, disciplined governance, eliminating wasteful spending to enhance livability for our united community.

My priorities
  1. Enforce a 10% budget cut, saving $25.6 million to curb consultant waste and fund roads.
  2. Cap rates at 4.3%, cutting 15.5% hikes to ensure affordability.
  3. Allocate $25.6 million to cut $1.26 billion debt, boosting transparency.
Before politics

Healthcare Professional

Residence

Chartwell

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