NZ Local Elections 2025

Kaipara District Council

Wairoa 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). three councillors will be elected from the Wairoa 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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Matthew Stephen John Brajkovich

Independent

Joesephine Nathan

Gordon Walker

Gordon Lambeth

Rodney Field

Neil Robert Doherty

Kurt Richards

Ash Nayyar

Independent

Snow Tane

Independent

Brian Douglas Jackson

Pera Paniora

Jan Beatty

Wero Te Kino

Ash Nayyar

Independent
 | District Councillor Wairoa General Ward

Ash Nayyar

Independent
 | District Councillor Wairoa General Ward

Why I'm standing

I believe council can provide core services without increasing the rates. Wasteful spending must stop immediately.

About me

I am an experienced business banker and mentor who helped turn around many struggling commercial operations into profitable ones. I've a Bachelor of Commerce and MBA in Finance (McGill, Canada). I lead with integrity and fairness and will use those qualities in my term. I promise a transparent and responsible council which works for you; not against you!

My priorities

Freeze the rates and focus on delayed capital projects to complete them at the earliest.
Fix the roads and find affordable durable solutions through local knowledge, avoiding consultants.
Provide a transparent council with no closed-door decisions and consultation with the public first.

Current role

District Councillor Wairoa General Ward

Residence

Dargaville

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Why I'm standing

I believe council can provide core services without increasing the rates. Wasteful spending must stop immediately.

About me

My priorities

Freeze the rates and focus on delayed capital projects to complete them at the earliest.
Fix the roads and find affordable durable solutions through local knowledge, avoiding consultants.
Provide a transparent council with no closed-door decisions and consultation with the public first.

Current role

District Councillor Wairoa General Ward

Residence

Dargaville

Age

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