NZ Local Elections 2025

Otago Regional Council

Molyneux Constituency
The Otago 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 12 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). two councillors will be elected from the Molyneux  constituency. 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 Otago Regional Council election.

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Kate Wilson

Kate Wilson

Robbie Byars

Robbie Byars

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Carmen Felicity Hope (Nee Knowler)

Carmen Felicity Hope (Nee Knowler)

Vision Otago

Lloyd McCall

Lloyd McCall

Carmen Felicity Hope (Nee Knowler)

Vision Otago

Carmen Felicity Hope (Nee Knowler)

Vision Otago

Why I'm standing

The most important question of this election is: what value are you getting for your rates? We have to change what we do, in terms that the rates need to come down. I'm standing again because I believe we have to try to make a difference. Vision Otago can see that this rates decrease has been achieved in Whanganui. It can be done in Otago.

About me

I'm seeking a third term. I'm a good listener, which you need in local government, and understand rates matter and what you are getting for your rates money. I care about our communities in Otago and they need to get a fair deal. I believe that a rates decrease is possible and we have to try something new.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rates.
  2. Improve fresh water quality.
  3. Improve waste water treatment plants to get rubbish out of the river.
Residence

Otago

Age

53

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Why I'm standing

The most important question of this election is: what value are you getting for your rates? We have to change what we do, in terms that the rates need to come down. I'm standing again because I believe we have to try to make a difference. Vision Otago can see that this rates decrease has been achieved in Whanganui. It can be done in Otago.

About me

I'm seeking a third term. I'm a good listener, which you need in local government, and understand rates matter and what you are getting for your rates money. I care about our communities in Otago and they need to get a fair deal. I believe that a rates decrease is possible and we have to try something new.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rates.
  2. Improve fresh water quality.
  3. Improve waste water treatment plants to get rubbish out of the river.
Residence

Otago

Age

53

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