NZ Local Elections 2025

Hurunui District Council

South Ward
The Hurunui 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the South 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 Hurunui District Council election.

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Tom Spooner

Tom Spooner

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Michael Ennis

Michael Ennis

Independent

Dave Carr

Dave Carr

Brett Jones

Brett Jones

Independent

Steve Hutt

Steve Hutt

Independent

Robbie Bruerton

Robbie Bruerton

Barrie Nunn

Barrie Nunn

Lulu Webb

Lulu Webb

Pauline White

Pauline White

Lulu Webb

Lulu Webb

Why I'm standing

I have made a good life decision to commit to running as a candidate. It is a challenge to walk towards something bigger than myself. I want to build closer connections with others who stand for our community, and I know I have the resilience, professionalism and motivation to do a good job for my community.

About me

I am a good listener and intend to use that quality as part of a measured, fair and impartial relationship with constituents. I am comfortable with complex situations requiring a collaborative and team approach to make decisions with the highest good for the whole community as the desired outcome.

My priorities
  1. Protect local representation as a rural community as this holds us together and strengthens us.
  2. Promote council unity and collaboration with others as this will be critical to move forward as a district.
  3. Seize regional opportunities for investment and growth in all our Hurunui wards.
Before politics

Business

Residence

South Ward

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Why I'm standing

I have made a good life decision to commit to running as a candidate. It is a challenge to walk towards something bigger than myself. I want to build closer connections with others who stand for our community, and I know I have the resilience, professionalism and motivation to do a good job for my community.

About me

I am a good listener and intend to use that quality as part of a measured, fair and impartial relationship with constituents. I am comfortable with complex situations requiring a collaborative and team approach to make decisions with the highest good for the whole community as the desired outcome.

My priorities
  1. Protect local representation as a rural community as this holds us together and strengthens us.
  2. Promote council unity and collaboration with others as this will be critical to move forward as a district.
  3. Seize regional opportunities for investment and growth in all our Hurunui wards.
Before politics

Business

Residence

South Ward

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