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.

Candidates

Policies

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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

Steve Hutt

Independent

Steve Hutt

Independent

Why I'm standing

I am proud to live in this area and would like to support and be a voice for the local community, ensuring their views are heard and any concerns are directed to the right people for efficient resolution.

About me

I am a local businessman having run a family business through challenging financial times. I have also spent the last 40 plus years working in service across the armed forces, police and other government public service. I believe these life experiences provide me with a unique perspective that would add value to council thinking and actions.

My priorities
  1. Explore transport options for the township to enable better investment opportunities.
  2. Reduce council red tape to make doing business here more attractive to investment.
  3. Ensure rates are affordable so families can afford to do other things rather than pay bills.
Before politics

Government employee

Residence

Amberley

Age

58

Why I'm standing

I am proud to live in this area and would like to support and be a voice for the local community, ensuring their views are heard and any concerns are directed to the right people for efficient resolution.

About me

I am a local businessman having run a family business through challenging financial times. I have also spent the last 40 plus years working in service across the armed forces, police and other government public service. I believe these life experiences provide me with a unique perspective that would add value to council thinking and actions.

My priorities
  1. Explore transport options for the township to enable better investment opportunities.
  2. Reduce council red tape to make doing business here more attractive to investment.
  3. Ensure rates are affordable so families can afford to do other things rather than pay bills.
Before politics

Government employee

Residence

Amberley

Age

58

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