NZ Local Elections 2025

Stratford District Council

Stratford Urban General Ward
The Stratford 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). six councillors will be elected from the Stratford Urban 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 Stratford District Council election.

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Peter McNamara

Peter McNamara

Mike Procter

Mike Procter

Independent

Jaimie Bertie

Jaimie Bertie

Josh Best

Josh Best

Mathew Watt

Mathew Watt

Ellen Elizabeth Hall

Ellen Elizabeth Hall

Jono Erwood

Jono Erwood

Laurie Gooch

Laurie Gooch

Brad Colin Jones

Brad Colin Jones

Annette Dudley

Annette Dudley

Alan Ross Tolland

Alan Ross Tolland

Independent

Brendon Christopher Gernhoefer

Brendon Christopher Gernhoefer

Peter McNamara

Peter McNamara

Why I'm standing

I believe in family, community, helping others and money.

About me

I am Taranaki born, bred, educated and supported. I work for SDC as waste minimisation and education officer for the last four years and want to take what I know from the back office to the front, supporting the hard work that other officers do. I run a small business with no council support, a repair café with limited support, am a sports coach, youth tutor and mentor and sit on two school boards.

My priorities
  1. Ensure council invests in core services and continues to remain independent of NPDC and STDC.
  2. Ensure clear and easily accessible communication channels are available for all Stratford residents.
  3. Continue to support council's vision of supporting our communities.
Before politics

Council Wasteeducation Officer

Residence

Makahu / Stratford

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Why I'm standing

I believe in family, community, helping others and money.

About me

I am Taranaki born, bred, educated and supported. I work for SDC as waste minimisation and education officer for the last four years and want to take what I know from the back office to the front, supporting the hard work that other officers do. I run a small business with no council support, a repair café with limited support, am a sports coach, youth tutor and mentor and sit on two school boards.

My priorities
  1. Ensure council invests in core services and continues to remain independent of NPDC and STDC.
  2. Ensure clear and easily accessible communication channels are available for all Stratford residents.
  3. Continue to support council's vision of supporting our communities.
Before politics

Council Wasteeducation Officer

Residence

Makahu / Stratford

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