NZ Local Elections 2025

Northland Regional Council

Bay of Islands-Whangaroa General Constituency
The Northland Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of nine councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). one councillor will be elected from the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa constituency. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Northland Regional Council election.

Candidates

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Nyze Manuel

Nyze Manuel

Jane Wright

Jane Wright

Colin Toss Kitchen

Colin Toss Kitchen

Karl Barkley

Karl Barkley

Independent

Murray Hosking

Murray Hosking

Independent

Lane Ayr

Lane Ayr

Jane Wright

Jane Wright

Why I'm standing

I am frustrated by the lack of stormwater management on the Kerikeri River, and the massive sediment loads entering our harbours during floods. Rates keep escalating as this Council delivers wants rather than needs. Build a solid foundation so that our communities can thrive. Get back to the basic functions detailed in the Resource Management Act 1991. Deliver results rather than talk and report after report with no clear action.

About me

I have lived in or near the Bay of Islands for much of my life and value everything that Northland offers. I enjoy reading and research, a lot of my employment was in horticulture and later in asset management. I enjoy project work, particularly the scoping and delivery, so I have skills that can be utilised in a governance role. I am passionate about plants, our beautiful harbours and heritage. I walk the talk.

My priorities
  1. Implement stormwater control that protects property at Waipapa and adjacent to the Kerikeri River.
  2. Address macro sedimentation loads entering Bay of Islands and Whangaroa Harbour.
  3. Control spread and find suitable bio control for Madagascar Ragwort.
Residence

Okaihau

Age

61

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Why I'm standing

I am frustrated by the lack of stormwater management on the Kerikeri River, and the massive sediment loads entering our harbours during floods. Rates keep escalating as this Council delivers wants rather than needs. Build a solid foundation so that our communities can thrive. Get back to the basic functions detailed in the Resource Management Act 1991. Deliver results rather than talk and report after report with no clear action.

About me

I have lived in or near the Bay of Islands for much of my life and value everything that Northland offers. I enjoy reading and research, a lot of my employment was in horticulture and later in asset management. I enjoy project work, particularly the scoping and delivery, so I have skills that can be utilised in a governance role. I am passionate about plants, our beautiful harbours and heritage. I walk the talk.

My priorities
  1. Implement stormwater control that protects property at Waipapa and adjacent to the Kerikeri River.
  2. Address macro sedimentation loads entering Bay of Islands and Whangaroa Harbour.
  3. Control spread and find suitable bio control for Madagascar Ragwort.
Residence

Okaihau

Age

61

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