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.

Candidates

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Ni Fruean

Nyara Nyajena

Dominique Greenslade

Independent

Tamsin Cooper

John Hyndman

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Benjamin Stace

Cathie Bell

David Croad

Thelma Sowman

Vish Prasad

Brian Dawson

Bob Watson

Buks Lundt

Aimee Payne

Deborah Dalliessi

Cyril Dawson

Nyara Nyajena

Why I'm standing

I want to bring energy, vibrancy and community empowerment. I also want to promote this region to its maximum untapped potential and be the best world-class tourist destination.

About me

I have great work ethic and vast experience from airlines, healthcare and transport sector. I also have governance experience in church and community leadership and as a business owner am bringing all this to the table.

My priorities

Bring energy to the business scene, promoting night life and extension of hours to create a vibrant town.
Establish community empowerment programs for safety and success, including safe indoor play centres.
Ensure affordable rates, clean drinking water and a greener environment.

Residence

Blenheim

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Why I'm standing

I want to bring energy, vibrancy and community empowerment. I also want to promote this region to its maximum untapped potential and be the best world-class tourist destination.

About me

My priorities

Bring energy to the business scene, promoting night life and extension of hours to create a vibrant town.
Establish community empowerment programs for safety and success, including safe indoor play centres.
Ensure affordable rates, clean drinking water and a greener environment.

Residence

Blenheim

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