NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Tararua

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 Tararua District Council mayoral election.

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Steve Wallace

Steve Wallace

Pragmatic Tararua Leadership

Scott Gilmore

Scott Gilmore

We need to do things differently

Evan Matthew Nattrass

Evan Matthew Nattrass

Tracey Collis

Tracey Collis

Leadership that Delivers

Michael Spence

Michael Spence

Independent

Evan Matthew Nattrass

Evan Matthew Nattrass

Why I'm standing

I'm worried about the potential privatisation of our water resources increasing financial hardship for our people. That and concern about three major debacles involving 1) direct debit rates, 2) failure to secure planning consent for an infrastructural project and 3) a loan to an external organisation during just this last council term, alone. These have left me with the feeling that we deserve better and can do better.

About me

I have an understanding of financial statements and I've worked as a committee secretary, which gave me useful insight into the organisation and workings of councils and their managerial practices. I listen and know how to ask questions. I also encourage debate, as a means of examining subjects from all angles and getting to consensus decision-making. My persona of Evan the Viking is well suited for representing heritage and promoting the district beyond our boundaries.

My priorities
  1. Employ a competent CEO with the wellbeing of the district and people at the heart of their focus.
  2. Ensure that water resources are not privatised.
  3. Rebuild the lost confidence in the council.
Residence

Woodville, Tararua.

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Why I'm standing

I'm worried about the potential privatisation of our water resources increasing financial hardship for our people. That and concern about three major debacles involving 1) direct debit rates, 2) failure to secure planning consent for an infrastructural project and 3) a loan to an external organisation during just this last council term, alone. These have left me with the feeling that we deserve better and can do better.

About me

I have an understanding of financial statements and I've worked as a committee secretary, which gave me useful insight into the organisation and workings of councils and their managerial practices. I listen and know how to ask questions. I also encourage debate, as a means of examining subjects from all angles and getting to consensus decision-making. My persona of Evan the Viking is well suited for representing heritage and promoting the district beyond our boundaries.

My priorities
  1. Employ a competent CEO with the wellbeing of the district and people at the heart of their focus.
  2. Ensure that water resources are not privatised.
  3. Rebuild the lost confidence in the council.
Residence

Woodville, Tararua.

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