NZ Local Elections 2025

Ōtorohanga District Council

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

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Katrina Christison

Katrina Christison

Robbie Neha

Robbie Neha

Independent

Tayla Barclay

Tayla Barclay

Robbie Neha

Independent

Robbie Neha

Independent

Why I'm standing

I have been nominated by two female community stalwarts who I admire and respect and there was a vacancy in the Ōtorohanga ward. I whakapapa to all six marae in the district, and my whānau have been in the area for over 20 generations. I have a lot of family and friends in the district, who believe in me and trust in me to do a good job as a councillor for the ODC.

About me

I want all of our town's residents to thrive and prosper. I personally believe that with the new central government reforms, it will be essential that our new council navigate the new legislative mandates in order to continue and progress our Ōtorohanga community's wellbeing. I have a business degree, am self-employed with successful businesses. I serve on multiple community groups throughout the district and I have proven leadership skills. I will do the job.

My priorities
  1. Help reduce council debt and monitor the long-term plan process to keep rates low.
  2. Ensure economic wellbeing alongside social cohesion and community involvement in decision-making.
  3. Rebuild trust in council authority, local institutions and businesses and within the community.
Residence

Hamilton

Age

57

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Why I'm standing

I have been nominated by two female community stalwarts who I admire and respect and there was a vacancy in the Ōtorohanga ward. I whakapapa to all six marae in the district, and my whānau have been in the area for over 20 generations. I have a lot of family and friends in the district, who believe in me and trust in me to do a good job as a councillor for the ODC.

About me

I want all of our town's residents to thrive and prosper. I personally believe that with the new central government reforms, it will be essential that our new council navigate the new legislative mandates in order to continue and progress our Ōtorohanga community's wellbeing. I have a business degree, am self-employed with successful businesses. I serve on multiple community groups throughout the district and I have proven leadership skills. I will do the job.

My priorities
  1. Help reduce council debt and monitor the long-term plan process to keep rates low.
  2. Ensure economic wellbeing alongside social cohesion and community involvement in decision-making.
  3. Rebuild trust in council authority, local institutions and businesses and within the community.
Residence

Hamilton

Age

57

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