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.

Candidates

Policies

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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

Ethan Hindry

Why I'm standing

I have decided to run as a voice for the future, being heard today. Youth engagement is something lacking, and I want to change that by being a youth standing up on behalf of everyone. I may be one of the youngest candidates in these local elections, but I am proud to be trying to stand up and represent all of our wonderful district.

About me

I really have limited experience being 18, however I am someone who is going to be around for a long time, and therefore would be able to shape the way the future of our district heads.

My priorities

Start a youth council and enable more events in which more youth are involved.
Ensure that grounds are kept tidy and maintained, whilst allowing the youth to have fun.
Keep rates levels manageable by looking for ways towards alternative money making to help costs.

Residence

Woodville

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Why I'm standing

About me

I really have limited experience being 18, however I am someone who is going to be around for a long time, and therefore would be able to shape the way the future of our district heads.

My priorities

Start a youth council and enable more events in which more youth are involved.
Ensure that grounds are kept tidy and maintained, whilst allowing the youth to have fun.
Keep rates levels manageable by looking for ways towards alternative money making to help costs.

Residence

Woodville

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