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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Sam Hill

Sam Hill

Tony Wright

Tony Wright

Clive Raharuhi

Clive Raharuhi

Independent

Daniel Cox

Daniel Cox

Grant Gordon Hadfield

Grant Gordon Hadfield

Colin Dyer

Colin Dyer

Alistair Graeme Hicks

Alistair Graeme Hicks

Aaron McLeod

Aaron McLeod

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Jerry Pickford

Jerry Pickford

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates

Raewyn Loader

Raewyn Loader

Sam Hill

Sam Hill

Why I'm standing

I have long wanted to serve our community in local government, and now is a crucial time for our district. I believe we face real challenges but also exciting opportunities. I care deeply about our people and the places we call home, and I am committed to protecting our natural and built heritage, strengthening community resilience, ensuring well-run community facilities, supporting sustainable development and fostering thriving communities within a flourishing environment.

About me

I bring extensive knowledge in community health and the natural sciences, along with leadership and strategy experience that will be valuable at the council table. I offer relatability, integrity, empathy and a commitment to being a community-focused voice, backed by common sense, deep family ties to Feilding and community connections through sport, community groups and work.

My priorities
  1. Ensure council spending delivers value to the community and value for money for ratepayers.
  2. Help keep housing affordable.
  3. Protect natural and built heritage.
Before politics

Scientist

Residence

Manawatū District

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Why I'm standing

I have long wanted to serve our community in local government, and now is a crucial time for our district. I believe we face real challenges but also exciting opportunities. I care deeply about our people and the places we call home, and I am committed to protecting our natural and built heritage, strengthening community resilience, ensuring well-run community facilities, supporting sustainable development and fostering thriving communities within a flourishing environment.

About me

I bring extensive knowledge in community health and the natural sciences, along with leadership and strategy experience that will be valuable at the council table. I offer relatability, integrity, empathy and a commitment to being a community-focused voice, backed by common sense, deep family ties to Feilding and community connections through sport, community groups and work.

My priorities
  1. Ensure council spending delivers value to the community and value for money for ratepayers.
  2. Help keep housing affordable.
  3. Protect natural and built heritage.
Before politics

Scientist

Residence

Manawatū District

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