NZ Local Elections 2025

Southland District Council

Waihōpai Toetoe 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). two councillors will be elected from the Waihōpai Toetoe 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 Southland District Council election.

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Paul Duffy

Paul Duffy

Phil Scothern

Phil Scothern

Pamela Yorke

Pamela Yorke

Julie Keast

Julie Keast

Paul Duffy

Southland District Councillor

Paul Duffy

Southland District Councillor

Why I'm standing

I believe Southland is a great place to live. I admire the communities in this area and would be happy to work for them for a further three years.

About me

I have had eight terms as a councillor. I grew up and farmed for my working life in this area. I have had a lot of community, regional and some national governance experience. I had 18 years, mostly as chair, on school boards and have served as committee member, trustee or chair of many organisations. I have been awarded a QSM for community service. I believe in honesty, fairness and cooperation.

My priorities
  1. Make decisions that produce best possible value for ratepayers and people of Waihopai Toetoe ward.
  2. Budget and plan with focus on prudent spending and affordability for ratepayers.
  3. Advocate for the people and communities of the local ward and the wider Southland district.
Current role

Southland District Councillor

Residence

Edendale

Age

75

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Why I'm standing

I believe Southland is a great place to live. I admire the communities in this area and would be happy to work for them for a further three years.

About me

I have had eight terms as a councillor. I grew up and farmed for my working life in this area. I have had a lot of community, regional and some national governance experience. I had 18 years, mostly as chair, on school boards and have served as committee member, trustee or chair of many organisations. I have been awarded a QSM for community service. I believe in honesty, fairness and cooperation.

My priorities
  1. Make decisions that produce best possible value for ratepayers and people of Waihopai Toetoe ward.
  2. Budget and plan with focus on prudent spending and affordability for ratepayers.
  3. Advocate for the people and communities of the local ward and the wider Southland district.
Current role

Southland District Councillor

Residence

Edendale

Age

75

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