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

Tom Spooner

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Tom Spooner

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Why I'm standing

With higher rates and more bureaucracy, it's time to get back to basics – working infrastructure and value for money. I know the challenges our community faces. Rising rates and council debt show council priorities are wrong. As your ACT local candidate, you know what you will get: lower rates, practical solutions and a focus on essential services. If you want to see common sense restored and wasteful spending stopped, please give me your vote.

About me

I am a business owner with proven experience solving problems and delivering results. I know how to cut waste, manage budgets and hold decision-makers accountable.

My priorities
  1. Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
  2. Fix basics including roads, drains and water infrastructure that locals depend on.
  3. Cut red tape so homes and businesses can grow affordably. This is the key to economic prosperity.
Residence

Glasnevin

Age

42

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Why I'm standing

With higher rates and more bureaucracy, it's time to get back to basics – working infrastructure and value for money. I know the challenges our community faces. Rising rates and council debt show council priorities are wrong. As your ACT local candidate, you know what you will get: lower rates, practical solutions and a focus on essential services. If you want to see common sense restored and wasteful spending stopped, please give me your vote.

About me

I am a business owner with proven experience solving problems and delivering results. I know how to cut waste, manage budgets and hold decision-makers accountable.

My priorities
  1. Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
  2. Fix basics including roads, drains and water infrastructure that locals depend on.
  3. Cut red tape so homes and businesses can grow affordably. This is the key to economic prosperity.
Residence

Glasnevin

Age

42

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