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

Robbie Bruerton

Councillor,Chair of Operations Committee, South Ward Member.

Robbie Bruerton

Councillor,Chair of Operations Committee, South Ward Member.

Why I'm standing

During the last term HDC has embarked on a number of challenging, yet very exciting projects. I am driven to see this work through to completion and realise the potentially great gains for the people who live here. There is a job to be done.

About me

A current councillor, I now have the privilege of the experience and knowledge that comes with six years at the council table. As current chair of the operations committee, I am familiar with our current projects, strategies and policies and our challenges for the future. In repaying the community's trust in me over the past two terms, I believe I am well equipped and excited to contribute as an effective councillor over this next term.

My priorities
  1. Do the basics well. Achieve core business, infrastructure and services and operate within our means.
  2. Explore alternative revenue streams to be able to achieve more without further burdening ratepayers.
  3. Work with community to strengthen, enhance, beautify and financially secure our urban centres.
Current role

Councillor,Chair of Operations Committee, South Ward Member.

Residence

Amberley

Age

63

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Why I'm standing

During the last term HDC has embarked on a number of challenging, yet very exciting projects. I am driven to see this work through to completion and realise the potentially great gains for the people who live here. There is a job to be done.

About me

A current councillor, I now have the privilege of the experience and knowledge that comes with six years at the council table. As current chair of the operations committee, I am familiar with our current projects, strategies and policies and our challenges for the future. In repaying the community's trust in me over the past two terms, I believe I am well equipped and excited to contribute as an effective councillor over this next term.

My priorities
  1. Do the basics well. Achieve core business, infrastructure and services and operate within our means.
  2. Explore alternative revenue streams to be able to achieve more without further burdening ratepayers.
  3. Work with community to strengthen, enhance, beautify and financially secure our urban centres.
Current role

Councillor,Chair of Operations Committee, South Ward Member.

Residence

Amberley

Age

63

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