NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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Jay Coote

Jay Coote

Independent

Karl Herman

Karl Herman

Allan Arnold

Allan Arnold

Andrea De Vries

Andrea De Vries

Tom Morton

Tom Morton

Independent

Darren Ludlow

Darren Ludlow

Alex Crackett

Alex Crackett

Independent

Barry Stewart

Barry Stewart

Pania Coote

Pania Coote

Consumer Advocate

Ian Reeves

Ian Reeves

Noel Peterson

Noel Peterson

Independent - Serving Community

Ria Bond

Ria Bond

Independent

Grant Dermody

Grant Dermody

David Meades

David Meades

Independent

Dan O'Connell

Dan O'Connell

Trish Boyle

Trish Boyle

Integrity, Independence

Carol Jasperse

Carol Jasperse

CJ

Tony Van Der Lem

Tony Van Der Lem

Steve Broad

Steve Broad

Amanda Laurie

Amanda Laurie

Carl Heenan

Carl Heenan

Chris Dawson

Chris Dawson

Lynley McKerrow

Lynley McKerrow

Marcus Lush

Marcus Lush

Ian Pottinger

Ian Pottinger

Lisa Tou McNaughton

Lisa Tou McNaughton

Positivity, Partnership and Progress

Terry King

Terry King

Advocate and Lobbyist for Invercargill

Tony Van Der Lem

Tony Van Der Lem

Why I'm standing

I am standing for council because I was encouraged to do so by the deputy mayor. He told me that there is a need for my banking, policy analysis, economic and accounting skills.

About me

I want to give back to the Invercargill community which has given me the opportunity to retrain as an accountant and get my life back on track.

My priorities
  1. Invest in a second source of water.
  2. Improve transparency in council information through cost benefit analyses.
  3. Work collaboratively with fellow councillors.
Residence

Invercargill

Age

69

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for council because I was encouraged to do so by the deputy mayor. He told me that there is a need for my banking, policy analysis, economic and accounting skills.

About me

I want to give back to the Invercargill community which has given me the opportunity to retrain as an accountant and get my life back on track.

My priorities
  1. Invest in a second source of water.
  2. Improve transparency in council information through cost benefit analyses.
  3. Work collaboratively with fellow councillors.
Residence

Invercargill

Age

69

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