NZ Local Elections 2025

Horowhenua District Council

Waiopehu General Ward
The Horowhenua 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Waiopehu 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 Horowhenua District Council election.

Candidates

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Judy Webby

Judy Webby

Independent

William Ranginui

William Ranginui

Morgan Gray

Morgan Gray

Dan Okano

Dan Okano

Sam Jennings

Sam Jennings

Real Representation. Right Choice.

Bruce Eccles

Bruce Eccles

Judy Webby

Independent

Judy Webby

Independent

Why I'm standing

I am seeking election to represent the Waiopehu Ward, as I believe our community deserves stronger representation than it has received in the previous term. Waiopehu has the largest ratio of members to councillors, so requires two active representatives. I am committed to being accessible to residents and attending community meetings when invited to ensure ongoing engagement. I bring a deep connection to our community and a commitment to remain in this area.

About me

I have grown up in Horowhenua, in Muhunoa East, Levin and for the last 36 years in Manakau. I have been educated and operated my businesses here. Horowhenua has supported me and now I am retired I have the time and skills to give back to the district. I am a solution thinker not a problem seeker, I speak up and find practical answers. People trust me to deliver results.

My priorities
  1. Ensure rates are realistic. If households have to live within their means, council should too.
  2. Restore public confidence in HDC's decision-making by reducing decisions made behind closed doors.
  3. Create a community where everyone is treated equally and stop the increasing division in our community.
Residence

Manakau

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Why I'm standing

I am seeking election to represent the Waiopehu Ward, as I believe our community deserves stronger representation than it has received in the previous term. Waiopehu has the largest ratio of members to councillors, so requires two active representatives. I am committed to being accessible to residents and attending community meetings when invited to ensure ongoing engagement. I bring a deep connection to our community and a commitment to remain in this area.

About me

I have grown up in Horowhenua, in Muhunoa East, Levin and for the last 36 years in Manakau. I have been educated and operated my businesses here. Horowhenua has supported me and now I am retired I have the time and skills to give back to the district. I am a solution thinker not a problem seeker, I speak up and find practical answers. People trust me to deliver results.

My priorities
  1. Ensure rates are realistic. If households have to live within their means, council should too.
  2. Restore public confidence in HDC's decision-making by reducing decisions made behind closed doors.
  3. Create a community where everyone is treated equally and stop the increasing division in our community.
Residence

Manakau

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