NZ Local Elections 2025

Tararua District Council

South 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 South 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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Evan Matthew Nattrass

Peter Johns

Scott Gilmore

We need to do things differently

Peter Naylor

Ethan Hindry

Elisabeth Kennedy

For a caring change

Chris Corlett

Mike Long

Mark Watson

Ernie Christison

Hamish Blyth

Elisabeth Kennedy

For a caring change

Elisabeth Kennedy

For a caring change

Why I'm standing

I am running for council as I have a desire to ensure everyone feels heard, that the practises of the council are honest and performed with veracity and integrity.

About me

I am a nurse who works within the local community as a district nurse. I understand how policies made by local and central governments can impact the wellbeing of community members.

My priorities

Reduce council debt.
No fluoride.
No houses sold due to unpaid rates.

Before politics

District Nurse

Residence

Woodville

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Why I'm standing

I am running for council as I have a desire to ensure everyone feels heard, that the practises of the council are honest and performed with veracity and integrity.

About me

I am a nurse who works within the local community as a district nurse. I understand how policies made by local and central governments can impact the wellbeing of community members.

My priorities

Reduce council debt.
No fluoride.
No houses sold due to unpaid rates.

Before politics

District Nurse

Residence

Woodville

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