Palmerston North City Council

Te Hirawanui General Ward
The Palmerston North City 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 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). 13 councillors will be elected from the Te Hirawanui ward. 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 Palmerston North City Council election.

Glen Williams

ACT Local

Glen Williams

ACT Local

Why I'm standing

I'm standing because I believe Palmerston North deserves a council that works for its people. As a business owner and long-time resident, I've seen how decisions made at council affect families, jobs, and our community's future. I want to bring real-world experience, energy, and accountability to local government, ensuring ratepayers' voices are heard and respected. My motivation is simple: to serve fairly, transparently, and with the community's best interests at heart.

About me

I will make a good representative because I bring discipline, focus, and real-world experience. As a Palmerston North businessman and former four-time national Formula Three motorcycle champion, I know what it takes to set goals, work hard, and deliver results. I employ local people and have lived here with my family for more than 20 years. I'm committed to transparency, accountability, and ensuring our community's voice is always heard at council.

My priorities
  1. Cut wasteful spending so every dollar delivers value, not vanity projects or bloated budgets.
  2. Focus council on roads, rubbish, water and essentials, not ideology or pet projects.
  3. Reduce council debt with disciplined decisions, protecting future generations from higher costs.
Residence

Hokowhitu

Age

62

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Why I'm standing

I'm standing because I believe Palmerston North deserves a council that works for its people. As a business owner and long-time resident, I've seen how decisions made at council affect families, jobs, and our community's future. I want to bring real-world experience, energy, and accountability to local government, ensuring ratepayers' voices are heard and respected. My motivation is simple: to serve fairly, transparently, and with the community's best interests at heart.

About me

I will make a good representative because I bring discipline, focus, and real-world experience. As a Palmerston North businessman and former four-time national Formula Three motorcycle champion, I know what it takes to set goals, work hard, and deliver results. I employ local people and have lived here with my family for more than 20 years. I'm committed to transparency, accountability, and ensuring our community's voice is always heard at council.

My priorities
  1. Cut wasteful spending so every dollar delivers value, not vanity projects or bloated budgets.
  2. Focus council on roads, rubbish, water and essentials, not ideology or pet projects.
  3. Reduce council debt with disciplined decisions, protecting future generations from higher costs.
Residence

Hokowhitu

Age

62

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