NZ Local Elections 2025

Taihape Community Board

The Taihape Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Rangitikei District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: four members elected by voters, and three members from the Rangitikei District Council.  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 Taihape Community Board election.

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Policies

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Peter Kipling-Arthur

Peter Kipling-Arthur

Working for the District

Melanie Pera

Melanie Pera

Gill Duncan

Gill Duncan

De-Anna Green

De-Anna Green

Caryse Clark

Caryse Clark

Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase

Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase

Gill Duncan

Northern Ward Councillor

Gill Duncan

Northern Ward Councillor

Why I'm standing

I have spent six years on council and now want to convert all the tries to this point for Taihape. I am standing for the TCB to be hometown specific and deliver a winning score.

About me

I am a people person. I like to talk but also to listen and be part of a winning team. My country lifestyle complements my love of social interaction and Taihape is a happening place.

My priorities
  1. Reinstate the town hall as our civic heart. This building is the town hub and its life facilitates us.
  2. Grandstand for memorial park. Getting this project over the line gets me up in the morning.
  3. Make real what else council has promised Taihape.
Current role

Northern Ward Councillor

Before politics

Library Outreach

Residence

Taoroa

Age

62

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Why I'm standing

I have spent six years on council and now want to convert all the tries to this point for Taihape. I am standing for the TCB to be hometown specific and deliver a winning score.

About me

I am a people person. I like to talk but also to listen and be part of a winning team. My country lifestyle complements my love of social interaction and Taihape is a happening place.

My priorities
  1. Reinstate the town hall as our civic heart. This building is the town hub and its life facilitates us.
  2. Grandstand for memorial park. Getting this project over the line gets me up in the morning.
  3. Make real what else council has promised Taihape.
Current role

Northern Ward Councillor

Before politics

Library Outreach

Residence

Taoroa

Age

62

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