NZ Local Elections 2025

Tasman District Council

Golden Bay General Ward
The Tasman District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Golden Bay 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 Tasman District Council election.

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Axel Downard-Wilke

Axel Downard-Wilke

Independent

Mark Hume

Mark Hume

Julian Hall

Julian Hall

Rodney Taylor Barker

Rodney Taylor Barker

Celia Jean Butler

Celia Jean Butler

Celia Jean Butler

Councillor Tasman District Council

Celia Jean Butler

Councillor Tasman District Council

Why I'm standing

I have been on council for two terms and consider that I have gained sufficient knowledge and experience to contribute more effectively. I have built relationships with councillors, staff and iwi to be effective. I am concerned about the rolling back of environmental protections by government, particularly in the freshwater area.

About me

I am a member of the Golden Bay community for 40 years, raised three sons, and am a business owner. I have been a health professional and health manager. I believe that the unique environment and biodiversity here must be protected and the community provided with what it needs to thrive.

My priorities
  1. Keep rates as low as possible while ensuring the provision of new and maintenance of infrastructure.
  2. Build resilience in Golden Bay including communications.
  3. Support community facilities especially the library and establish the bike skills park.
Current role

Councillor Tasman District Council

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Takaka

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Why I'm standing

I have been on council for two terms and consider that I have gained sufficient knowledge and experience to contribute more effectively. I have built relationships with councillors, staff and iwi to be effective. I am concerned about the rolling back of environmental protections by government, particularly in the freshwater area.

About me

I am a member of the Golden Bay community for 40 years, raised three sons, and am a business owner. I have been a health professional and health manager. I believe that the unique environment and biodiversity here must be protected and the community provided with what it needs to thrive.

My priorities
  1. Keep rates as low as possible while ensuring the provision of new and maintenance of infrastructure.
  2. Build resilience in Golden Bay including communications.
  3. Support community facilities especially the library and establish the bike skills park.
Current role

Councillor Tasman District Council

Residence

Takaka

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