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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Ni Fruean

Ni Fruean

Nyara Nyajena

Nyara Nyajena

Dominique Greenslade

Dominique Greenslade

Independent

Tamsin Cooper

Tamsin Cooper

John Hyndman

John Hyndman

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Benjamin Stace

Benjamin Stace

Cathie Bell

Cathie Bell

David Croad

David Croad

Thelma Sowman

Thelma Sowman

Vish Prasad

Vish Prasad

Brian Dawson

Brian Dawson

Bob Watson

Bob Watson

Buks Lundt

Buks Lundt

Aimee Payne

Aimee Payne

Deborah Dalliessi

Deborah Dalliessi

Cyril Dawson

Cyril Dawson

Tamsin Cooper

Tamsin Cooper

Why I'm standing

I'm standing for Council to champion collaboration, innovation, and people-powered progress in Marlborough. I believe Marlborough is the best region in NZ to raise a family and I want to maintain and promote this!

About me

I bring creative vision, strategic thinking, and real-world experience supporting small business and local industry. My experience spans economic development, destination marketing and advisory roles in the arts, across local government and the private sector. I also bring 12 years of entrepreneurial experience as founder of my nationally recognised fashion label, Tamsin Cooper. As a mother of five, including children with disabilities, I'm passionate about inclusive services, accessible infrastructure, and ensuring every voice is heard.

My priorities
  1. Introduce a policy to revitalise the CBD.
  2. Drive collaboration between Council and business to foster innovation and growth across the region.
  3. Expand youth services and be a strong advocate for accessible and inclusive infrastructure.
Residence

Blenheim Central

Age

50

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Why I'm standing

I'm standing for Council to champion collaboration, innovation, and people-powered progress in Marlborough. I believe Marlborough is the best region in NZ to raise a family and I want to maintain and promote this!

About me

I bring creative vision, strategic thinking, and real-world experience supporting small business and local industry. My experience spans economic development, destination marketing and advisory roles in the arts, across local government and the private sector. I also bring 12 years of entrepreneurial experience as founder of my nationally recognised fashion label, Tamsin Cooper. As a mother of five, including children with disabilities, I'm passionate about inclusive services, accessible infrastructure, and ensuring every voice is heard.

My priorities
  1. Introduce a policy to revitalise the CBD.
  2. Drive collaboration between Council and business to foster innovation and growth across the region.
  3. Expand youth services and be a strong advocate for accessible and inclusive infrastructure.
Residence

Blenheim Central

Age

50

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