NZ Local Elections 2025

Tasman District Council

Richmond 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). four councillors will be elected from the Richmond 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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Daniel Shirley

Daniel Shirley

ACT Local

Kit Maling

Kit Maling

Independent

Mark Greening

Mark Greening

Sensible, Affordable and Ethical

Timo Neubauer

Timo Neubauer

Independent

Glen Daikee

Glen Daikee

Jo Ellis

Jo Ellis

Timo Neubauer

Independent

Timo Neubauer

Independent

Why I'm standing

I'm running for Mayor of Tasman – not as a career politician, but as someone who believes we urgently need honesty, strategic thinking, and some basic business sense leading this council. In the situation we're in, that might matter more than polished spin or bureaucratic credentials.

About me

With a Master's degree, a career in urban design, and experience running my own business, I bring the skills and vision to help build stronger, safer communities while revitalising our towns and villages.

My priorities
  1. Focus on using existing infrastructure efficiently and improving oversight to keep rates down.
  2. Drive intensification of existing urban areas with well-designed and attractive development as key.
  3. Implement reforms to make TDC more transparent, democratic and accountable to Tasman residents.
Residence

Hope

Age

51

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Why I'm standing

I'm running for Mayor of Tasman – not as a career politician, but as someone who believes we urgently need honesty, strategic thinking, and some basic business sense leading this council. In the situation we're in, that might matter more than polished spin or bureaucratic credentials.

About me

With a Master's degree, a career in urban design, and experience running my own business, I bring the skills and vision to help build stronger, safer communities while revitalising our towns and villages.

My priorities
  1. Focus on using existing infrastructure efficiently and improving oversight to keep rates down.
  2. Drive intensification of existing urban areas with well-designed and attractive development as key.
  3. Implement reforms to make TDC more transparent, democratic and accountable to Tasman residents.
Residence

Hope

Age

51

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