NZ Local Elections 2025

Nelson City Council

Stoke-Tahunanui General Ward
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. four councillors will be elected from the Stoke-Tāhunanui ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the city. 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 Nelson City Council election.

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Mel Courtney

Mel Courtney

Independent

Mike Nicholls

Mike Nicholls

Independent

Trudie Brand

Trudie Brand

Sarah Kerby

Sarah Kerby

Labour

Paul Lacy

Paul Lacy

Guy Coulson

Guy Coulson

Valmai Palatchie

Valmai Palatchie

Independent

Campbell Rollo

Campbell Rollo

Independent

Dan Robinson

Dan Robinson

Independent

Guy Coulson

Guy Coulson

Why I'm standing

I love living in Stoke Ngawhatu and want to see it flourish, but our region faces many serious challenges in creating a future-focused resilient community with long-term viability. I am standing because many of those challenges are linked and require the ability and experience to manage large, complex problems.

About me

Having a career in climate and air quality research and management and working with many local and central government bodies, I have a good understanding of the key challenges facing our region and an ability to tackle complex, multidisciplinary tasks. I am a small business owner and understand the drivers and barriers for local business. I am in a position to bring my experience to the benefit of the people of Nelson.

My priorities
  1. Create a truly sustainable future for Nelson by adopting a joined-up approach to city management.
  2. Develop planning that encourages long-term climate resilience through good urban design.
  3. Strengthen communities by providing accessible, affordable services and amenities.
Residence

Stoke Ngawhatu

Age

64

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Why I'm standing

I love living in Stoke Ngawhatu and want to see it flourish, but our region faces many serious challenges in creating a future-focused resilient community with long-term viability. I am standing because many of those challenges are linked and require the ability and experience to manage large, complex problems.

About me

Having a career in climate and air quality research and management and working with many local and central government bodies, I have a good understanding of the key challenges facing our region and an ability to tackle complex, multidisciplinary tasks. I am a small business owner and understand the drivers and barriers for local business. I am in a position to bring my experience to the benefit of the people of Nelson.

My priorities
  1. Create a truly sustainable future for Nelson by adopting a joined-up approach to city management.
  2. Develop planning that encourages long-term climate resilience through good urban design.
  3. Strengthen communities by providing accessible, affordable services and amenities.
Residence

Stoke Ngawhatu

Age

64

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