NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Tasman

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

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Richard Osmaston

Richard Osmaston

Money Free Party New Zealand

Maxwell Clark

Maxwell Clark

Timo Neubauer

Timo Neubauer

Independent

Tim King

Tim King

Richard Sherwood Johns

Richard Sherwood Johns

Tim King

Mayor

Tim King

Mayor

Why I'm standing

Tasman is an amazing region with great communities and a diverse population and I am passionate about enabling it to grow as well as preserving what makes it a fantastic place to live, work, raise a family or retire.

About me

I believe my governance experience and understanding of the region's very different communities combined with strong working relationships across industry, business, environment, social and cultural entities and individuals means I am well placed to lead the council for the next three years.

My priorities
  1. Ensure sustainable finances that balance the needs of future generations with today's ratepayers.
  2. Continue investing in core infrastructure and facilities that support self-reliant communities.
  3. Deliver environmental management that balances use and protection of natural resources.
Current role

Mayor

Residence

Eves Valley Brightwater

Age

56

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Why I'm standing

Tasman is an amazing region with great communities and a diverse population and I am passionate about enabling it to grow as well as preserving what makes it a fantastic place to live, work, raise a family or retire.

About me

I believe my governance experience and understanding of the region's very different communities combined with strong working relationships across industry, business, environment, social and cultural entities and individuals means I am well placed to lead the council for the next three years.

My priorities
  1. Ensure sustainable finances that balance the needs of future generations with today's ratepayers.
  2. Continue investing in core infrastructure and facilities that support self-reliant communities.
  3. Deliver environmental management that balances use and protection of natural resources.
Current role

Mayor

Residence

Eves Valley Brightwater

Age

56

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