NZ Local Elections 2025

Hastings District Council

Hastings-Havelock North General Ward

The Hastings District 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 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). seven councillors will be elected from the Hastings-Havelock North ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Hastings District Council election.

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Gareth (Gus) Freeman

Keeping rate rises to inflation (CPI)

Simon J H Nixon

Independent

Rion Roben

Darrin Wilson

Bernard Hickey

Independent

Jacqueline Supra

Steve Gibson

Keeping rate rises to inflation (CPI)

John Bennett

Rizwaana (Riz) Latiff

Independent

Yvonne Lorkin

Your Eyes, Ears and Energy in Council

Callum Ross

Independent

Kevin Watkins

Sayeed Ahmed

Debbie Ward

Listen. Learn. Advocate.

Lucie-Jane McElwee

Fair rate rises = inflation rate

Nick Ratcliffe

Michael Fowler

Independent

Jacqueline Supra

Why I'm standing

I want Hastings to be affordable again so families can thrive here.

About me

I bring a strong business and governance background, with international experience that has taught me to think strategically and act decisively. My leadership roles in local organisations show I can listen, build consensus and deliver results. I am deeply connected to Hastings and committed to serving with honesty, transparency and genuine care for people.

My priorities

Get back to basics – focus on water, roads and stormwater first.
Rebuild trust – lead with honesty, transparency and accountability.
Restore affordability – ease the pressure of rising rates and living costs.

Residence

Mayfair Hastings

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Why I'm standing

I want Hastings to be affordable again so families can thrive here.

About me

My priorities

Get back to basics – focus on water, roads and stormwater first.
Rebuild trust – lead with honesty, transparency and accountability.
Restore affordability – ease the pressure of rising rates and living costs.

Residence

Mayfair Hastings

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