NZ Local Elections 2025

New Plymouth District Council

Kaitake-Ngāmotu General Ward

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.

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

Damon Fox

ACT Local

Damon Fox

ACT Local

Why I'm standing

Time and again, ratepayers have been let down by the New Plymouth District Council with double-digit rate hikes, careless spending, and out-of-touch ideology over real-world solutions. It's time to give council a wake-up call and focus on what matters.

About me

Born and raised in Taranaki, I work as an addictions practitioner, helping people turn their lives around. I listen, solve problems, and find practical strategies to create lasting change – the exact skills needed to deliver for our district.

My priorities

Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
Reject race-based policies and ensure services are delivered solely on the basis of need.
End the war on cars by opposing cycleways and Tim Tams that prioritise ideology over safety.

Residence

Westown

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My priorities

Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
Reject race-based policies and ensure services are delivered solely on the basis of need.
End the war on cars by opposing cycleways and Tim Tams that prioritise ideology over safety.

Residence

Westown

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