NZ Local Elections 2025

Manawatū District Council

Feilding General Ward
The Manawatū 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). five councillors will be elected from the Feilding 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 Manawatū District Council election.

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Daniel Cox

Daniel Cox

Clive Raharuhi

Clive Raharuhi

Independent

Raewyn Loader

Raewyn Loader

Colin Dyer

Colin Dyer

Aaron McLeod

Aaron McLeod

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Grant Gordon Hadfield

Grant Gordon Hadfield

Jerry Pickford

Jerry Pickford

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates

Alistair Graeme Hicks

Alistair Graeme Hicks

Tony Wright

Tony Wright

Sam Hill

Sam Hill

Aaron McLeod

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Aaron McLeod

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Why I'm standing

Time and again, ratepayers have been let down with higher rates, more bureaucracy and wasteful projects, while core services are neglected. It's time to give council a wake-up call and get back to basics – safe streets, working infrastructure and value for money.

About me

I understand the pressures families and businesses face from rising costs and poor council performance. My focus is simple: keep rates affordable, protect core services like roads, water and rubbish, and restore transparency so every dollar can be tracked. I bring practical experience and a commitment to fairness – treating all residents equally and resisting ideological distractions. Local government should serve ratepayers, not itself, and I will make sure money is spent wisely.

My priorities
  1. Ensure that infrastructure repair projects are actioned as soon as possible.
  2. Remove wasteful spending on consultants and reports that are not relevant or required.
  3. Remove red tape for ratepayers so they can enjoy their properties without fear of council persecution.
Residence

Feilding

Age

36

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Why I'm standing

Time and again, ratepayers have been let down with higher rates, more bureaucracy and wasteful projects, while core services are neglected. It's time to give council a wake-up call and get back to basics – safe streets, working infrastructure and value for money.

About me

I understand the pressures families and businesses face from rising costs and poor council performance. My focus is simple: keep rates affordable, protect core services like roads, water and rubbish, and restore transparency so every dollar can be tracked. I bring practical experience and a commitment to fairness – treating all residents equally and resisting ideological distractions. Local government should serve ratepayers, not itself, and I will make sure money is spent wisely.

My priorities
  1. Ensure that infrastructure repair projects are actioned as soon as possible.
  2. Remove wasteful spending on consultants and reports that are not relevant or required.
  3. Remove red tape for ratepayers so they can enjoy their properties without fear of council persecution.
Residence

Feilding

Age

36

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