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

Michael Ennis

Independent

Michael Ennis

Independent

Why I'm standing

I'm running because I believe our community deserves a stronger voice at the council table. Too often decisions feel distant from the people they affect. I want to listen, represent our community's views with honesty and ensure residents are genuinely involved in shaping our district's future. Standing as an independent, I'm motivated by a simple principle: council must always remember who it works for and whose money it is spending.

About me

I will make a good councillor because I bring independence, integrity and a commitment to representing the community rather than outside interests. My business and leadership background means I can assess issues objectively, think strategically and focus on practical solutions. Living locally in Balcairn with my wife Lorna, I'm connected to the district's everyday realities. I believe in open communication, transparency and listening — qualities our community needs at the council table.

My priorities
  1. Work with communities so rates fund what truly matters, with clear transparency.
  2. Ensure strong oversight of the Water Services CCO.
  3. Focus spending on core services and cut wasteful costs.
Residence

Balcairn

Age

59

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Why I'm standing

I'm running because I believe our community deserves a stronger voice at the council table. Too often decisions feel distant from the people they affect. I want to listen, represent our community's views with honesty and ensure residents are genuinely involved in shaping our district's future. Standing as an independent, I'm motivated by a simple principle: council must always remember who it works for and whose money it is spending.

About me

I will make a good councillor because I bring independence, integrity and a commitment to representing the community rather than outside interests. My business and leadership background means I can assess issues objectively, think strategically and focus on practical solutions. Living locally in Balcairn with my wife Lorna, I'm connected to the district's everyday realities. I believe in open communication, transparency and listening — qualities our community needs at the council table.

My priorities
  1. Work with communities so rates fund what truly matters, with clear transparency.
  2. Ensure strong oversight of the Water Services CCO.
  3. Focus spending on core services and cut wasteful costs.
Residence

Balcairn

Age

59

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