NZ Local Elections 2025

Tararua District Council

North Tararua General Ward
The Tararua 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the North Tararua 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 Tararua District Council election.

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Dot Watson

Dot Watson

Independent

Erana Peeti-Webber

Erana Peeti-Webber

Our Tararua, Your voice for Our future

Sharon Wards

Sharon Wards

Experience for changing times

James Walker

James Walker

Alison Amboy

Alison Amboy

Trust, Transparency & Transformation

Susan Lyford

Susan Lyford

Ron Wallace

Ron Wallace

Steve Wallace

Steve Wallace

Pragmatic Tararua Leadership

Thomas Scott

Thomas Scott

Independent

Michael Spence

Michael Spence

Independent

Trev Moore

Trev Moore

Susan Lyford

Susan Lyford

Why I'm standing

I want to give back to a community/district that has supported myself and my business. I believe that without change in our council, then our district and communities will fail to thrive over time. By listening to their concerns and bringing them to council, my hope is that collectively we can work together to ensure we have sustainability, growth, and community cohesiveness for all to succeed.

About me

I have worked with large, high turnover companies, local body entities, central government departments, and a local timber company. My experience has predominately been based in finance departments. One job required learning and listening to clients in order to write clauses to protect their business across numerous industries. Currently I'm self-employed in the allied health field where on occasion I donate my time and skills to various sectors of our community.

My priorities
  1. Review rating methods used to create fairness as part of the Long Term Plan review.
  2. Monitor infrastructure maintenance to ensure it is logical and meets the needs of the district.
Residence

Dannevirke

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Why I'm standing

I want to give back to a community/district that has supported myself and my business. I believe that without change in our council, then our district and communities will fail to thrive over time. By listening to their concerns and bringing them to council, my hope is that collectively we can work together to ensure we have sustainability, growth, and community cohesiveness for all to succeed.

About me

I have worked with large, high turnover companies, local body entities, central government departments, and a local timber company. My experience has predominately been based in finance departments. One job required learning and listening to clients in order to write clauses to protect their business across numerous industries. Currently I'm self-employed in the allied health field where on occasion I donate my time and skills to various sectors of our community.

My priorities
  1. Review rating methods used to create fairness as part of the Long Term Plan review.
  2. Monitor infrastructure maintenance to ensure it is logical and meets the needs of the district.
Residence

Dannevirke

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