NZ Local Elections 2025

Kaipara District Council

Otamatea Ward
The Kaipara 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Otamatea 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 Kaipara District Council election.

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Stephen Wood

Stephen Wood

Joel Bouzaid

Joel Bouzaid

Denise Anne Rogers

Denise Anne Rogers

Fiona Kemp

Fiona Kemp

Mark Gregory Vincent

Mark Gregory Vincent

Mike Schimanski

Mike Schimanski

Independent

Roger James Billington

Roger James Billington

ACT Local

Mark Gregory Vincent

Otamatea ward member

Mark Gregory Vincent

Otamatea ward member

Why I'm standing

I want to help restore this council's reputation and address the divisiveness which has plagued it in recent times. I note a recent annual survey has shown that the council's reputation has declined over the last three years and I want to help put that right. I want to be proud of our council once more.

About me

I have relevant experience as a two-term councillor, and this will be needed in the next term. I can think for myself, and I am practical, principled and trustworthy. I support inclusive democracy, building consensus, not just 50 percent plus one. My background includes governance experience as chair of the Kauri Museum and founder and secretary of Otamatea HarbourCare. I am also a former council senior manager, so I understand local government well.

My priorities
  1. Sorry can't explain in less than 100 characters.
  2. Improve council's reputation and restore trust in council.
  3. Support not-for-profit groups.
Current role

Otamatea ward member

Before politics

Council manager, farm manager

Residence

Whakapirau

Age

72

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Why I'm standing

I want to help restore this council's reputation and address the divisiveness which has plagued it in recent times. I note a recent annual survey has shown that the council's reputation has declined over the last three years and I want to help put that right. I want to be proud of our council once more.

About me

I have relevant experience as a two-term councillor, and this will be needed in the next term. I can think for myself, and I am practical, principled and trustworthy. I support inclusive democracy, building consensus, not just 50 percent plus one. My background includes governance experience as chair of the Kauri Museum and founder and secretary of Otamatea HarbourCare. I am also a former council senior manager, so I understand local government well.

My priorities
  1. Sorry can't explain in less than 100 characters.
  2. Improve council's reputation and restore trust in council.
  3. Support not-for-profit groups.
Current role

Otamatea ward member

Before politics

Council manager, farm manager

Residence

Whakapirau

Age

72

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