NZ Local Elections 2025

Ōwhango-National Park Community Board

The Ōwhango-National Park Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Ruapehu District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: five members elected by voters, and one member from the Ruapehu District Council. 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 Ōwhango-National Park Community Board election.

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Peter Zimmer

Simon O'Neill

Gail Tracey Gray

Murray Wilson

Marina Van Wyk

Anthony Gurr

Eddie Marsters

Simon O'Neill

Deputy Chair, Owhango National Park Community Board

Simon O'Neill

Deputy Chair, Owhango National Park Community Board

Why I'm standing

I am very concerned that small districts like Ruapehu will not be able to afford the growing costs of central government policies that significantly affect our district.

About me

I have lived and worked in Ruapehu for 20 years and have been actively engaged in our communities for the last decade.

My priorities

Hold council accountable for its actions and inactions.
Improve council engagement with communities.
Do my best to make Ruapehu a great place to live and work.

Current role

Deputy Chair, Owhango National Park Community Board

Before politics

DOC ranger

Residence

Owhango

Age

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Why I'm standing

I am very concerned that small districts like Ruapehu will not be able to afford the growing costs of central government policies that significantly affect our district.

About me

I have lived and worked in Ruapehu for 20 years and have been actively engaged in our communities for the last decade.

My priorities

Hold council accountable for its actions and inactions.
Improve council engagement with communities.
Do my best to make Ruapehu a great place to live and work.

Current role

Deputy Chair, Owhango National Park Community Board

Before politics

DOC ranger

Residence

Owhango

Age

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