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

Stephen Wood

Stephen Wood

Why I'm standing

I am standing as a representative of our proud community of Otamatea, and as a voice echoing aspirations of every individual who calls Kaipara home. I believe my proactive approach will benefit Kaipara.

About me

I am active in the community. I am a Justice of the Peace, chair of Otamatea Community Services, secretary of Ruawai Promotions and Development Group and co-ordinator of the Ruawai Civil Defence Community Response Group. People who know me will tell you I am a proactive strategic planner. I get things done.

My priorities
  1. Give the contractors the tools necessary for the maintenance of our roads and promote the Antenno app.
  2. Ensure that local Water Is Done Well.
  3. Review the waste system and have a debate on waste to energy versus landfill.
Before politics

Business person

Residence

Otamatea

Age

67

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Why I'm standing

I am standing as a representative of our proud community of Otamatea, and as a voice echoing aspirations of every individual who calls Kaipara home. I believe my proactive approach will benefit Kaipara.

About me

I am active in the community. I am a Justice of the Peace, chair of Otamatea Community Services, secretary of Ruawai Promotions and Development Group and co-ordinator of the Ruawai Civil Defence Community Response Group. People who know me will tell you I am a proactive strategic planner. I get things done.

My priorities
  1. Give the contractors the tools necessary for the maintenance of our roads and promote the Antenno app.
  2. Ensure that local Water Is Done Well.
  3. Review the waste system and have a debate on waste to energy versus landfill.
Before politics

Business person

Residence

Otamatea

Age

67

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