NZ Local Elections 2025

Marlborough District Council

Blenheim General Ward
The Marlborough District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). seven councillors will be elected from the Blenheim ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Marlborough District Council election.

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Cathie Bell

Cathie Bell

Bob Watson

Bob Watson

Aimee Payne

Aimee Payne

Nyara Nyajena

Nyara Nyajena

Thelma Sowman

Thelma Sowman

Benjamin Stace

Benjamin Stace

Cyril Dawson

Cyril Dawson

David Croad

David Croad

Tamsin Cooper

Tamsin Cooper

John Hyndman

John Hyndman

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Buks Lundt

Buks Lundt

Ni Fruean

Ni Fruean

Deborah Dalliessi

Deborah Dalliessi

Dominique Greenslade

Dominique Greenslade

Independent

Brian Dawson

Brian Dawson

Vish Prasad

Vish Prasad

Benjamin Stace

Benjamin Stace

Why I'm standing

I feel we all have a responsibility to get involved if we care about the direction of the region. I see huge untapped potential here and want to help us aspire to a brighter future. I feel my experience and skills are an ideal fit for a seat on council.

About me

I'm a firmly embedded 5th generation Marlburian. As a designer and business owner, I have a vision for the future that I can balance with the realities of council's structure and budgetary limitations. I absolutely love Marlborough and will strive to help set us up for a brighter future.

My priorities
  1. Create a revitalised Blenheim CBD. Need a fresh vision for our main regional hub.
  2. Ensure ratepayer focused, prudent financial management for council spending.
  3. Plan and provide for a resilient future with investment decisions balanced against future risks.
Before politics

Architectural Designer

Residence

Witherlea

Age

39

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Why I'm standing

I feel we all have a responsibility to get involved if we care about the direction of the region. I see huge untapped potential here and want to help us aspire to a brighter future. I feel my experience and skills are an ideal fit for a seat on council.

About me

I'm a firmly embedded 5th generation Marlburian. As a designer and business owner, I have a vision for the future that I can balance with the realities of council's structure and budgetary limitations. I absolutely love Marlborough and will strive to help set us up for a brighter future.

My priorities
  1. Create a revitalised Blenheim CBD. Need a fresh vision for our main regional hub.
  2. Ensure ratepayer focused, prudent financial management for council spending.
  3. Plan and provide for a resilient future with investment decisions balanced against future risks.
Before politics

Architectural Designer

Residence

Witherlea

Age

39

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