NZ Local Elections 2025

Tasman District Council

Motueka 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). three councillors will be elected from the Motueka 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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Kerryn Jennifer Ferneyhough

Kerryn Jennifer Ferneyhough

Dave Ross

Dave Ross

ACT Local

Brent Tahi Maru

Brent Tahi Maru

Trindi Walker

Trindi Walker

Dave Ross

ACT Local

Dave Ross

ACT Local

Why I'm standing

I am frustrated at the constant increase in our rates bill, I believe they are unaffordable for many ratepayers and may ultimately force them out of their homes. I do not believe we are getting value for money, and fiscal waste is rampant. I also believe ratepayers deserve much better service from the council than they are getting at present – I believe this has been borne out by the recent satisfaction survey.

About me

I am a retried pharmacist and experienced business owner, with decades of involvement in rural healthcare and governance. I was an executive councillor on the Pharmacy Guild of NZ for 10 years and as such aware of the workload involved with being on council. I believe in individual rights and the responsibilities that go with those rights.

My priorities
  1. Cut the wasteful spending of ratepayers' money and keep rates low.
  2. Focus the council on the basics like infrastructure and essential services, not nice-to-haves.
  3. Cut red tape so ratepayers can flourish at home, at work and at play.
Residence

Mahana

Age

65

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Why I'm standing

I am frustrated at the constant increase in our rates bill, I believe they are unaffordable for many ratepayers and may ultimately force them out of their homes. I do not believe we are getting value for money, and fiscal waste is rampant. I also believe ratepayers deserve much better service from the council than they are getting at present – I believe this has been borne out by the recent satisfaction survey.

About me

I am a retried pharmacist and experienced business owner, with decades of involvement in rural healthcare and governance. I was an executive councillor on the Pharmacy Guild of NZ for 10 years and as such aware of the workload involved with being on council. I believe in individual rights and the responsibilities that go with those rights.

My priorities
  1. Cut the wasteful spending of ratepayers' money and keep rates low.
  2. Focus the council on the basics like infrastructure and essential services, not nice-to-haves.
  3. Cut red tape so ratepayers can flourish at home, at work and at play.
Residence

Mahana

Age

65

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