NZ Local Elections 2025

Masterton District Council

Masterton/Whakaoriori General Ward

The Masterton 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 eight councillors and the mayor. four councillors will be elected from the Masterton/Whakaoriori ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Masterton District Council election.

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Brent Goodwin

Affordable basics done well

Gary Andrew Caffell

Masterton Matters

AJ - Andrea Jackson

Advocacy, Leadership and Heart

Henriette Nagel

Backing Families, Building Futures

Rob Harvey

Independent

Craig Bowyer

Believe in Better

Gail Marshall

Lyn Riley

Independent

Tim Nelson

Independent

Bex Johnson

'A Voice for our Community'

Gary Andrew Caffell

Masterton Matters

Gary Andrew Caffell

Masterton Matters

Why I'm standing

I believe after five terms on council, the last three years as Mayor, Masterton still has huge potential for growth and progress. My experience will help build that into something special.

About me

Experience is a much-needed requirement in local government these days and I have that in spades. Used to making the tough calls so often required in the current environment.

My priorities

Push hard to further current plans for water storage, including the likes of Kaituna.
Ensure negativity does not stand in the way of projects with huge intergenerational benefits.
Advocate strongly for enhanced health services for Masterton and the Wairarapa.

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Why I'm standing

I believe after five terms on council, the last three years as Mayor, Masterton still has huge potential for growth and progress. My experience will help build that into something special.

About me

Experience is a much-needed requirement in local government these days and I have that in spades. Used to making the tough calls so often required in the current environment.

My priorities

Push hard to further current plans for water storage, including the likes of Kaituna.
Ensure negativity does not stand in the way of projects with huge intergenerational benefits.
Advocate strongly for enhanced health services for Masterton and the Wairarapa.

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