NZ Local Elections 2025

New Plymouth District Council

North 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. one councillor will be elected from the North 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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Jane Elizabeth Parker-Bishop

Jane Elizabeth Parker-Bishop

Dayna Brent Jury

Dayna Brent Jury

Ian Cummings

Ian Cummings

Independent

Jonathan Marshall

Jonathan Marshall

Independent

Bill Simpson

Bill Simpson

Gina Alicia Blackburn

Gina Alicia Blackburn

Ian Cummings

Independent

Ian Cummings

Independent

Why I'm standing

I am running for New Plymouth Council to bring strong, proven leadership focused on efficiency, accountability and protecting property rights. I believe the council must prioritise core services like roads and water, reduce wasteful spending and lower rates. I am committed to supporting local businesses and voluntary groups and working collaboratively to make our district a great place to live.

About me

I will be a good elected representative because I bring real-world leadership and governance experience, a strong commitment to personal responsibility and a clear focus on delivering core services efficiently. I listen, engage respectfully and make decisions based on common sense and community needs. I will stand up for ratepayers, protect property rights and work hard to ensure council remains focused, accountable and effective.

My priorities
  1. Lower rates because residents deserve affordable, sustainable costs without wasteful spending.
  2. Focus on core services like roads, water and waste.
  3. Protect property rights to prevent unnecessary interference with how people use their land or assets.
Before politics

General Manager

Residence

Onaero

Age

64

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Why I'm standing

I am running for New Plymouth Council to bring strong, proven leadership focused on efficiency, accountability and protecting property rights. I believe the council must prioritise core services like roads and water, reduce wasteful spending and lower rates. I am committed to supporting local businesses and voluntary groups and working collaboratively to make our district a great place to live.

About me

I will be a good elected representative because I bring real-world leadership and governance experience, a strong commitment to personal responsibility and a clear focus on delivering core services efficiently. I listen, engage respectfully and make decisions based on common sense and community needs. I will stand up for ratepayers, protect property rights and work hard to ensure council remains focused, accountable and effective.

My priorities
  1. Lower rates because residents deserve affordable, sustainable costs without wasteful spending.
  2. Focus on core services like roads, water and waste.
  3. Protect property rights to prevent unnecessary interference with how people use their land or assets.
Before politics

General Manager

Residence

Onaero

Age

64

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