NZ Local Elections 2025

Southland District Council

Mararoa Waimea Ward
The Southland 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Mararoa Waimea ward. There will be no election this year because there are the same number of candidates as there are positions.

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Sarah Greaney

Councilor Southland District Council

Sarah Greaney

Councilor Southland District Council

Why I'm standing

I believe that having completed one term as a councillor that there is still more work to do to make Southland a great place to live, work and play.

About me

I have over 10 years of governance experience and am strongly connected to community. I want to continue to make a difference to the sound governance of our district.

My priorities

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Current role

Councilor Southland District Council

Residence

Fiordland

Age

58

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Why I'm standing

I believe that having completed one term as a councillor that there is still more work to do to make Southland a great place to live, work and play.

About me

I have over 10 years of governance experience and am strongly connected to community. I want to continue to make a difference to the sound governance of our district.

My priorities

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Current role

Councilor Southland District Council

Residence

Fiordland

Age

58

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