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

Susan Hughes

Craig Foltz

Craig Foltz

Jonathan Young

Jonathan Young

Rusty Kane

Rusty Kane

Nicola Jane Ngarewa

Nicola Jane Ngarewa

Louise Mary James

Louise Mary James

The Future Is Rail

Tom Cloke

Tom Cloke

John Robert Maxwell

John Robert Maxwell

Craig Stuart Williamson

Craig Stuart Williamson

Louise Mary James

The Future Is Rail

Louise Mary James

The Future Is Rail

Why I'm standing

I have put my hand up to be voted onto the Taranaki Regional Council to effect positive change for public transport because the NPDC looks after the bus stops but it is the TRC that actually manages the bus service.

About me

I have a background in public health and advocating for the often misrepresented. I have sat on many committees and been part of strategic decision making.

My priorities
  1. Advocate for passenger rail to connect us inter-regionally.
  2. Advocate for an improved bus service, increased frequency, longer hours and a weekend service.
  3. Make greater progress on cleaning our rivers.
Before politics

Public Health Advocate

Residence

Bell Block, New Plymouth

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Why I'm standing

I have put my hand up to be voted onto the Taranaki Regional Council to effect positive change for public transport because the NPDC looks after the bus stops but it is the TRC that actually manages the bus service.

About me

I have a background in public health and advocating for the often misrepresented. I have sat on many committees and been part of strategic decision making.

My priorities
  1. Advocate for passenger rail to connect us inter-regionally.
  2. Advocate for an improved bus service, increased frequency, longer hours and a weekend service.
  3. Make greater progress on cleaning our rivers.
Before politics

Public Health Advocate

Residence

Bell Block, New Plymouth

Connect via

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