NZ Local Elections 2025

Queenstown-Lakes District Council

Wānaka-Upper Clutha Ward
The Queenstown-Lakes 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the Wānaka-Upper Clutha 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 Queenstown-Lakes District Council election.

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Quentin Smith

Quentin Smith

Thorsk G Westphal

Thorsk G Westphal

Cody Tucker

Cody Tucker

Craig Gasson

Craig Gasson

Nicola King

Nicola King

Barry Bruce

Barry Bruce

Lyal Cocks

Lyal Cocks

Yeverley McCarthy

Yeverley McCarthy

Niki Gladding

Niki Gladding

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Yeverley McCarthy

Yeverley McCarthy

Why I'm standing

I care about the huge rate hikes being experienced and the need for futureproofing infrastructure not for 10 years but for 50. We are growing at double the national average and that is set to continue; we need a cohesive plan to achieve that.

About me

I have worked tirelessly for the community over the 46 years I have lived here. We have a family farm in Hawea and a business in Wanaka. I have been board chair of Hawea Flat and Holy Family schools and involved in the builds of Holy Family School and Church and the community hub. All of these projects have been completed on time and on budget. I expect nothing less of council.

My priorities
  1. Keep rates under control as the rate take is circa $190 million. There are economies to be had.
  2. Balance between Three Parks and CBD and oppose UIV in CBD.
  3. Stop waste and prioritise needs over nice-to-haves. If we can't afford it, we can't have it!
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Why I'm standing

I care about the huge rate hikes being experienced and the need for futureproofing infrastructure not for 10 years but for 50. We are growing at double the national average and that is set to continue; we need a cohesive plan to achieve that.

About me

I have worked tirelessly for the community over the 46 years I have lived here. We have a family farm in Hawea and a business in Wanaka. I have been board chair of Hawea Flat and Holy Family schools and involved in the builds of Holy Family School and Church and the community hub. All of these projects have been completed on time and on budget. I expect nothing less of council.

My priorities
  1. Keep rates under control as the rate take is circa $190 million. There are economies to be had.
  2. Balance between Three Parks and CBD and oppose UIV in CBD.
  3. Stop waste and prioritise needs over nice-to-haves. If we can't afford it, we can't have it!
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Meadowstone

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