NZ Local Elections 2025

Taranaki Regional Council

New Plymouth General Constituency

The Taranaki Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 11 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). five councillors will be elected from the New Plymouth constituency. 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 Taranaki Regional Council election.

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Susan Hughes

Craig Foltz

Jonathan Young

Rusty Kane

Nicola Jane Ngarewa

Louise Mary James

The Future Is Rail

Tom Cloke

John Robert Maxwell

Craig Stuart Williamson

Craig Foltz

Why I'm standing

I believe that the natural environment is Taranaki's most vital resource and believe that preserving this resource is the only way future generations will be able to enjoy it as much as we do today.

About me

I'm a natural consensus builder, and because I'm not an ideologue, I'm willing to hear what other people have to say and examine issues from their perspective.

My priorities

Strengthen water quality monitoring and regulations.
Expand existing biodiversity efforts through riparian planting and predator control initiatives.
Market the region more aggressively as an international tourist destination.

Residence

New Plymouth

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Why I'm standing

I believe that the natural environment is Taranaki's most vital resource and believe that preserving this resource is the only way future generations will be able to enjoy it as much as we do today.

About me

I'm a natural consensus builder, and because I'm not an ideologue, I'm willing to hear what other people have to say and examine issues from their perspective.

My priorities

Strengthen water quality monitoring and regulations.
Expand existing biodiversity efforts through riparian planting and predator control initiatives.
Market the region more aggressively as an international tourist destination.

Residence

New Plymouth

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