NZ Local Elections 2025

Hamilton City Council

Kirikiriroa Maaori 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). two councillors will be elected from the Kirikiriroa 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.

Candidates

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Maria Huata

Maria Huata

Lawrence Jensen

Lawrence Jensen

Independent

Jarrad Gallagher

Jarrad Gallagher

Andrew Lewis Pope

Andrew Lewis Pope

Jahvaya Watene Wheki

Jahvaya Watene Wheki

Independent

Robbie Neha

Robbie Neha

Independent

Maria Huata

Maaori Ward Councillor

Maria Huata

Maaori Ward Councillor

Why I'm standing

All the people of Kirikiriroa Hamilton deserve representation that is not politically motivated. Fair and just representation that listens to and cares for our people and the environment, grounded in honesty, integrity, compassion and hard work. Representation that is diverse, inclusive and socially and economically conscious.

About me

I was born and bred in Kirikiriroa. Along with our mother, my six siblings and I are all graduates of the University of Waikato. Between my husband and I we have eleven children and two mokopuna. Intergenerational transformation through education is a mantra we subscribe to. I am committed to my whānau, hapū, iwi and our city.

My priorities
  1. He wai - water. Water is life and powers everything that is needed to live.
  2. He kai - food security and food sovereignty.
  3. He āhuru mōwai - a safe and affordable place to live.
Current role

Maaori Ward Councillor

Residence

Frankton, Hamilton

Age

48

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Why I'm standing

All the people of Kirikiriroa Hamilton deserve representation that is not politically motivated. Fair and just representation that listens to and cares for our people and the environment, grounded in honesty, integrity, compassion and hard work. Representation that is diverse, inclusive and socially and economically conscious.

About me

I was born and bred in Kirikiriroa. Along with our mother, my six siblings and I are all graduates of the University of Waikato. Between my husband and I we have eleven children and two mokopuna. Intergenerational transformation through education is a mantra we subscribe to. I am committed to my whānau, hapū, iwi and our city.

My priorities
  1. He wai - water. Water is life and powers everything that is needed to live.
  2. He kai - food security and food sovereignty.
  3. He āhuru mōwai - a safe and affordable place to live.
Current role

Maaori Ward Councillor

Residence

Frankton, Hamilton

Age

48

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