NZ Local Elections 2025

Ōpōtiki District Council

Urban General Ward
The Ōpōtiki 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 six councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Urban ward. 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 Ōpōtiki District Council election.

Candidates

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Lyn Riesterer

Lyn Riesterer

Independent

Alex Le Long

Alex Le Long

Independent

Shona Browne

Shona Browne

Simon David Prout

Simon David Prout

Independent

Barry Howe

Barry Howe

Lyn Riesterer

Independent

Lyn Riesterer

Independent

Why I'm standing

I believe I have the ability, the experience and the commitment to help make the best local government decisions for our people. I love living my life in Ōpōtiki and I have the time to dedicate to the council work. I also feel there are pockets of work still to complete from my previous nine years on ODC.

About me

I hold honesty and integrity as my strongest attributes for being a great councillor. I am committed to the reading work required which aids my ability to ask the right questions and helps shape decisions that will benefit all. I have the ability to take in "the helicopter view" which is also an asset, plus my strength in listening skills.

My priorities
  1. Ensure creating the best governance environment possible to contribute to the community.
  2. Ensure giving the best of my time, my skills and my commitment on behalf of the community.
  3. Continue to advocate for and prioritise Ōpōtiki district for local, regional and central government.
Before politics

Retired/ previous Councillor

Residence

Waiotahe, Ōpōtiki

Age

68

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Why I'm standing

I believe I have the ability, the experience and the commitment to help make the best local government decisions for our people. I love living my life in Ōpōtiki and I have the time to dedicate to the council work. I also feel there are pockets of work still to complete from my previous nine years on ODC.

About me

I hold honesty and integrity as my strongest attributes for being a great councillor. I am committed to the reading work required which aids my ability to ask the right questions and helps shape decisions that will benefit all. I have the ability to take in "the helicopter view" which is also an asset, plus my strength in listening skills.

My priorities
  1. Ensure creating the best governance environment possible to contribute to the community.
  2. Ensure giving the best of my time, my skills and my commitment on behalf of the community.
  3. Continue to advocate for and prioritise Ōpōtiki district for local, regional and central government.
Before politics

Retired/ previous Councillor

Residence

Waiotahe, Ōpōtiki

Age

68

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