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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Hamish Blyth

Hamish Blyth

Peter Naylor

Peter Naylor

Mark Watson

Mark Watson

Elisabeth Kennedy

Elisabeth Kennedy

For a caring change

Peter Johns

Peter Johns

Scott Gilmore

Scott Gilmore

We need to do things differently

Mike Long

Mike Long

Evan Matthew Nattrass

Evan Matthew Nattrass

Ernie Christison

Ernie Christison

Chris Corlett

Chris Corlett

Ethan Hindry

Ethan Hindry

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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