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

Phil Scothern

Phil Scothern

Why I'm standing

I am concerned over recent years we are facing many challenges. To address and remedy the challenges, we need a common sense approach and a knowledge of history, along with positive leadership.

About me

My experience in electronics, science and computers provide core competencies for the role of councillor. My personal qualities and appreciation of environment and outdoors fits perfectly with the farming and natural beauty of Southland.

My priorities
  1. Return to independence from central government and make decisions relevant to the ratepayers.
  2. Develop stronger community involvement and participation through open dialogue and debate.
  3. Reduce the rate burden for all ratepayers by prioritising expenditure and ensuring value for money.
Residence

Wyndham

Age

76

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Why I'm standing

I am concerned over recent years we are facing many challenges. To address and remedy the challenges, we need a common sense approach and a knowledge of history, along with positive leadership.

About me

My experience in electronics, science and computers provide core competencies for the role of councillor. My personal qualities and appreciation of environment and outdoors fits perfectly with the farming and natural beauty of Southland.

My priorities
  1. Return to independence from central government and make decisions relevant to the ratepayers.
  2. Develop stronger community involvement and participation through open dialogue and debate.
  3. Reduce the rate burden for all ratepayers by prioritising expenditure and ensuring value for money.
Residence

Wyndham

Age

76

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