NZ Local Elections 2025

Matamata-Piako District Council

Matamata General Ward

The Matamata-Piako 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the Matamata 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 Matamata-Piako District Council election.

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Mark S Ball

Sue Whiting

Kevin Tappin

Caleb John Ansell

Vincent Andersen

Rewiti Vaimoso

James Sainsbury

Caleb John Ansell

Matamata Piako District Councillor

Caleb John Ansell

Matamata Piako District Councillor

Why I'm standing

I want to see the continued success of our town and district. I believe this is the best place to live and I can do my part to keep it that way.

About me

This has been my home for seven years. I expect to stay here for the long run. I am involved in the community through church and local businesses. I work in the ward and see value in it.

My priorities

Spend more on key infrastructure such as roads, footpaths and walkways.
Minimise council waste and expenditures by finding practical ways to lower costs to ratepayers.
Make sure all voters are represented fairly by their local government.

Current role

Matamata Piako District Councillor

Before politics

Sales and service.

Residence

Manawaru

Age

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Why I'm standing

I want to see the continued success of our town and district. I believe this is the best place to live and I can do my part to keep it that way.

About me

This has been my home for seven years. I expect to stay here for the long run. I am involved in the community through church and local businesses. I work in the ward and see value in it.

My priorities

Spend more on key infrastructure such as roads, footpaths and walkways.
Minimise council waste and expenditures by finding practical ways to lower costs to ratepayers.
Make sure all voters are represented fairly by their local government.

Current role

Matamata Piako District Councillor

Before politics

Sales and service.

Residence

Manawaru

Age

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