Invercargill City Council
The Invercargill City 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 12 councillors and the mayor. 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 Invercargill City Council election.
Invercargill City Council candidates
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Tom Morton
Independent
Chris Dawson
Trish Boyle
Integrity, Independence
Marcus Lush
David Meades
Independent
Ria Bond
Independent
Karl Herman
Andrea De Vries
Terry King
Advocate and Lobbyist for Invercargill
Pania Coote
Consumer Advocate
Lynley McKerrow
Tony Van Der Lem
Carl Heenan
Steve Broad
Amanda Laurie
Ian Pottinger
Noel Peterson
Independent - Serving Community
Lisa Tou McNaughton
Positivity, Partnership and Progress
Barry Stewart
Jay Coote
Independent
Carol Jasperse
CJ
Darren Ludlow
Dan O'Connell
Allan Arnold
Ian Reeves
Alex Crackett
Independent
Grant Dermody
Andrea De Vries
Why I'm standing
I want to ensure that our council has a culture where every voice matters - both in the community and at the council table. We need independent, engaged representatives who show up, listen widely and lead responsibly.
About me
Māmā. Wife. Sports coach. Business owner. Experienced trustee. I'm a strategic thinker with my feet firmly rooted in community, I understand the economic levers that drive city growth and the cultural values that keep communities connected. I know how to stretch a dollar to do double duty, how to have a say without stalling progress, and how to prioritise what matters most.
My priorities
- Enhance tech systems to enable better decision making, better engagement and operational efficiency.
- Advance housing development potential through spatial planning to unlock city growth.
- Harness private public partnership models to alleviate the burden falling solely on ratepayers.
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