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

Robbie Byars

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Robbie Byars

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Why I'm standing

Time and again, ratepayers have been let down with higher rates, more bureaucracy and wasteful projects while core services are neglected. It is time to give council a wake-up call and get back to basics – working infrastructure and value for money.

About me

I am a business owner with a track record of solving problems, cutting waste, and holding decision-makers accountable. I will keep rates affordable, protect essential services like flood protection and river management, and ensure every dollar is tracked. I bring practical experience, disciplined leadership, and a results-focused approach. Local government should serve residents, not itself, and I will restore common sense, fairness, and value for every ratepayer.

My priorities
  1. Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
  2. Remove red tape so homes and businesses can grow affordably.
  3. Champion property rights for ratepayers looking to develop their property and land.
Residence

Kaka Point

Age

37

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Why I'm standing

Time and again, ratepayers have been let down with higher rates, more bureaucracy and wasteful projects while core services are neglected. It is time to give council a wake-up call and get back to basics – working infrastructure and value for money.

About me

I am a business owner with a track record of solving problems, cutting waste, and holding decision-makers accountable. I will keep rates affordable, protect essential services like flood protection and river management, and ensure every dollar is tracked. I bring practical experience, disciplined leadership, and a results-focused approach. Local government should serve residents, not itself, and I will restore common sense, fairness, and value for every ratepayer.

My priorities
  1. Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
  2. Remove red tape so homes and businesses can grow affordably.
  3. Champion property rights for ratepayers looking to develop their property and land.
Residence

Kaka Point

Age

37

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