NZ Local Elections 2025

Nelson City Council

Nelson City At Large

The Nelson City 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 12 councillors and the mayor. This election is for the three councillors elected by all voters in the city. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the city.) 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 Nelson City Council election.

Candidates

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Nigel Skeggs

Independent

Chris Baillie

Independent

Tim Skinner

Jeremy Matthews

Keith Palmer

Graeme K Tyree

Independent

Anne Michele Dickinson

Aaron Stallard

Independent

Susa Guhl

Independent

Keith Palmer

Why I'm standing

I have a broad commercial and community experience which I now wish to use to ensure the continued vitality of our city.

About me

I am used to leading and directing groups of people with a common cause. I also have been taught the necessary disciplines to resolve complex issues and the personal skills to pursue difficult tasks.

My priorities

Ensure council lives within its means and control rates increases.
Ensure core infrastructure such as roads, paths and waters are maintained.
Build the bypass to ensure smooth traffic flows in and out of the city.

Before politics

CEO of Wakatu Incorporation

Residence

Stepneyville

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Why I'm standing

I have a broad commercial and community experience which I now wish to use to ensure the continued vitality of our city.

About me

I am used to leading and directing groups of people with a common cause. I also have been taught the necessary disciplines to resolve complex issues and the personal skills to pursue difficult tasks.

My priorities

Ensure council lives within its means and control rates increases.
Ensure core infrastructure such as roads, paths and waters are maintained.
Build the bypass to ensure smooth traffic flows in and out of the city.

Before politics

CEO of Wakatu Incorporation

Residence

Stepneyville

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