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. six councillors will be elected from the Kaitake-Ngāmotu ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters 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.

New Plymouth District Council candidates

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Michael Paul O'Sullivan

Independent

Lani Mackie-Hunt

EJ Barrett

Craig Tonkin

Gordon Travis Brown

Independent

Nikki Truman

Damon Fox

ACT Local

Bryan Vickery

Moira Irving George

Graham Chard

Mullet Muzz McDowell

Ewen Darling

Pete Buis

Adrian Sole

Ross Johnston

Mike Morresey

Kerry Vosseler

Peter Marra

David Payne

Bryan Vickery

NPDC Councillor

Why I'm standing

I champion my community. I am an exemplary community leader and use my talents to uplift the community. I support New Plymouth being called the sustainably lifestyle capital of NZ and I am committed to ensuring that happens and is equitable for everyone.

About me

I am a New Plymouth District Council incumbent councillor seeking re-election. I am a former broadcaster and political journalist, high school deputy principal and tutor of journalists. I also have a not-for-profit media platform Bryan Vickery Media Taranaki. I am well known for my community service and supporting the not-for-profit sector. I am actuated by my love of the community. My priority is reining in rates while ensuring council does not make negative, reactive decisions.

My priorities

  1. Rein in rates and reassess major capital projects, such as the coastal walkway extension.
  2. Renew the CBD as retailers have had a torrid time, especially due to the sleeping rough community.
  3. Improve fiscal responsibility without undermining the quality of life that the district boasts.

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