NZ Local Elections 2025

Hastings District Council

Takitimu Māori 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). three councillors will be elected from the Takitimu 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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Bevan O'Connor

Bevan O'Connor

Independent

Kellie Jessup

Kellie Jessup

Sarah Greening

Sarah Greening

Siiam Daniel

Siiam Daniel

Heather Te Au-Skipworth

Heather Te Au-Skipworth

Siiam Daniel

Siiam Daniel

Why I'm standing

I'm running for election because I've seen firsthand the challenges our whānau and communities face in Heretaunga Hastings. I want to ensure their voices are heard and that council decisions actively support community-led solutions that uplift rangatahi, strengthen whānau and moves communities forward. Our communities need new, strong, unapologetic voices at the table to drive accountability, protect our taiao, and deliver practical outcomes that make a difference in people's everyday lives.

About me

I will make a good elected representative because I bring lived experience, a deep understanding of our communities, and a proven commitment to helping whānau and rangatahi thrive. I listen, I act, and I stand by my communities, ensuring their voices are represented and their needs are prioritised in council decisions.

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Why I'm standing

I'm running for election because I've seen firsthand the challenges our whānau and communities face in Heretaunga Hastings. I want to ensure their voices are heard and that council decisions actively support community-led solutions that uplift rangatahi, strengthen whānau and moves communities forward. Our communities need new, strong, unapologetic voices at the table to drive accountability, protect our taiao, and deliver practical outcomes that make a difference in people's everyday lives.

About me

I will make a good elected representative because I bring lived experience, a deep understanding of our communities, and a proven commitment to helping whānau and rangatahi thrive. I listen, I act, and I stand by my communities, ensuring their voices are represented and their needs are prioritised in council decisions.

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