NZ Local Elections 2025

New Plymouth District Council

The New Plymouth 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 14 councillors and the mayor. This election is for the five councillors elected by all voters in the district. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the district). 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 New Plymouth District Council election.

Candidates

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Sam Bennett

Sam Bennett

Independent

David Bublitz

David Bublitz

Independent

Amanda Clinton-Gohdes

Amanda Clinton-Gohdes

Mark Coster

Mark Coster

Independent

Nigel Jones

Nigel Jones

Debbie Hancock

Debbie Hancock

Independent

Murray Chong

Murray Chong

Steve Francis

Steve Francis

Wayne Williamson

Wayne Williamson

Shaun Clare

Shaun Clare

Tina Koch

Tina Koch

Dinnie Moeahu

Dinnie Moeahu

John Woodward

John Woodward

Independent

Greg Mackay

Greg Mackay

Simon Chadwick

Simon Chadwick

Teresa Goodin

Teresa Goodin

Sarah Ruth Sutherland

Sarah Ruth Sutherland

Greg Mackay

Greg Mackay

Why I'm standing

I feel like our district has a lot of value but it is being underutilised by the current administration. We need to take more pride in what we have and promote a healthier and more involved community, bringing matters back into the hands of the district and, by extension, its people. Council contractors need to be more efficient and effective with time and money.

About me

I am a common community man who doesn't seek prestige and status, only to serve and represent the community I have been a lifelong member of with honesty, integrity and accountability.

My priorities
  1. Create a plan for managing our debt, considering short and long-term expenditure necessity.
  2. Ensure projects are reasonable, fulfilled and efficient.
  3. Review underground infrastructure, making repairs and replacements where necessary.
Residence

Highlands Park

Age

64

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Why I'm standing

I feel like our district has a lot of value but it is being underutilised by the current administration. We need to take more pride in what we have and promote a healthier and more involved community, bringing matters back into the hands of the district and, by extension, its people. Council contractors need to be more efficient and effective with time and money.

About me

I am a common community man who doesn't seek prestige and status, only to serve and represent the community I have been a lifelong member of with honesty, integrity and accountability.

My priorities
  1. Create a plan for managing our debt, considering short and long-term expenditure necessity.
  2. Ensure projects are reasonable, fulfilled and efficient.
  3. Review underground infrastructure, making repairs and replacements where necessary.
Residence

Highlands Park

Age

64

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