NZ Local Elections 2025

Ruapehu District Council

Ruapehu Māori Ward
The Ruapehu 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). three councillors will be elected from the Ruapehu 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 Ruapehu District Council election.

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Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase

Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase

Korty Wilson

Korty Wilson

Channey Duncan Turoa Iwikau

Channey Duncan Turoa Iwikau

Kuru Ketu

Kuru Ketu

Simon Hepi

Simon Hepi

Marilyn Ngawini Davis

Marilyn Ngawini Davis

Kuru Ketu

Kuru Ketu

Why I'm standing

To fill the gap in council of the lack of knowledge, experience and energy. Enhance communication levels with the public and heighten public engagement in politics.

About me

I have extensive experience in law, governance and strategic delivery. I'm grass roots connected and have expertise in communications and engagement across all mediums.

My priorities
  1. Focus on communication policies, strategy and engagement.
  2. Reduce debt by removing unnecessary levels of service.
  3. Utilise local government tools to improve regulatory setting for the community to thrive.
Residence

Taumarunui

Age

32

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Why I'm standing

To fill the gap in council of the lack of knowledge, experience and energy. Enhance communication levels with the public and heighten public engagement in politics.

About me

I have extensive experience in law, governance and strategic delivery. I'm grass roots connected and have expertise in communications and engagement across all mediums.

My priorities
  1. Focus on communication policies, strategy and engagement.
  2. Reduce debt by removing unnecessary levels of service.
  3. Utilise local government tools to improve regulatory setting for the community to thrive.
Residence

Taumarunui

Age

32

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