NZ Local Elections 2025

Matamata-Piako District Council

Te Aroha 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). three councillors will be elected from the Te Aroha 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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Vicki Black

Vicki Black

Independent

Andrew Peter McGiven

Andrew Peter McGiven

Paul Decker

Paul Decker

Tyrel Glass

Tyrel Glass

Roman Jackson

Roman Jackson

Jill Taylor

Jill Taylor

Greg Marshall

Greg Marshall

Andrew Peter McGiven

Andrew Peter McGiven

Why I'm standing

I think Te Aroha is a great place to live, but the costs of living here seem to be increasing all the time which makes it hard for everyone to enjoy living here. I am hoping that I can help with that.

About me

I have deep and extensive roots within the local community, both urban and rural, and have served on many local boards and trusts. I have run my farming business for over 25 years and have a good understanding of budgets and finances.

My priorities
  1. Encourage a back-to-basics approach to council strategy to minimise rates increases.
  2. Explore a more unitary approach to all core services to enhance cost effectiveness and efficiency.
  3. Ensure non-essential projects have a strong business case and provide a solid financial return.
Before politics

Dairy Farmer

Residence

Waihou

Age

54

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Why I'm standing

I think Te Aroha is a great place to live, but the costs of living here seem to be increasing all the time which makes it hard for everyone to enjoy living here. I am hoping that I can help with that.

About me

I have deep and extensive roots within the local community, both urban and rural, and have served on many local boards and trusts. I have run my farming business for over 25 years and have a good understanding of budgets and finances.

My priorities
  1. Encourage a back-to-basics approach to council strategy to minimise rates increases.
  2. Explore a more unitary approach to all core services to enhance cost effectiveness and efficiency.
  3. Ensure non-essential projects have a strong business case and provide a solid financial return.
Before politics

Dairy Farmer

Residence

Waihou

Age

54

Connect via

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