NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Hamilton

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

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Rachel Karalus

Rachel Karalus

Independent

Jack Gielen

Jack Gielen

The Peoples Voice

Dave Taylor

Dave Taylor

John McDonald

John McDonald

Tim Macindoe

Tim Macindoe

Independent

Rudi Du Plooy

Rudi Du Plooy

Roger Stratford

Roger Stratford

Lily Carrington

Lily Carrington

Animal Justice Party Aotearoa New Zealand

Roma Tupaea-Warren

Roma Tupaea-Warren

New Zealand Constitution Party

Maria Huata

Maria Huata

Sarah Thomson

Sarah Thomson

Independent

Guy Wayne Temoni-Syme

Guy Wayne Temoni-Syme

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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