NZ Local Elections 2025

Taupō District Council

Taupō General Ward
The Taupō 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). seven councillors will be elected from the Taupō 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 Taupō District Council election.

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Steve Manunui

Steve Manunui

Barry Owen Delany

Barry Owen Delany

Duncan Campbell

Duncan Campbell

Bill Clarke

Bill Clarke

Ann Tweedie

Ann Tweedie

Let's Go Taupō

David Freeman

David Freeman

Julie Yeoman

Julie Yeoman

Christine Rankin

Christine Rankin

Rachel Shepherd

Rachel Shepherd

Kevin Taylor

Kevin Taylor

Independent

Nicola De Lautour

Nicola De Lautour

Belinda Walker

Belinda Walker

Independent

Yvonne Westerman

Yvonne Westerman

Independent

Steve Punter

Steve Punter

Independent

Katrin Wilson

Katrin Wilson

Independent

Richard Cade

Richard Cade

Mark Wynyard

Mark Wynyard

Julie Yeoman

Julie Yeoman

Why I'm standing

I am committed to delivering the best outcomes for our community – to ensure the affordability, sustainability and enjoyment of our beautiful district.

About me

My extended whanau have lived in Taupō for over 6 decades. I have raised my family here and I am a business owner of 20 years. I have spent 40 years giving back to my community by volunteering and sitting on not-for-profit boards. My governance experience spans 15 years, together with corporate managerial experience and a law degree, I have the necessary skillset to carry out this role effectively. INTEGRITY - LEADERSHIP - DILIGENCE.

My priorities
  1. Address financial expenditure with prudence and ensure ratepayers benefit from decisions.
  2. Address concerns around council transparency and communication with respect to the joint management agreement.
  3. Commit to developing a solution for wastewater, waste and an alternative bridge solution.
Residence

Taupo

Age

54

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Why I'm standing

I am committed to delivering the best outcomes for our community – to ensure the affordability, sustainability and enjoyment of our beautiful district.

About me

My extended whanau have lived in Taupō for over 6 decades. I have raised my family here and I am a business owner of 20 years. I have spent 40 years giving back to my community by volunteering and sitting on not-for-profit boards. My governance experience spans 15 years, together with corporate managerial experience and a law degree, I have the necessary skillset to carry out this role effectively. INTEGRITY - LEADERSHIP - DILIGENCE.

My priorities
  1. Address financial expenditure with prudence and ensure ratepayers benefit from decisions.
  2. Address concerns around council transparency and communication with respect to the joint management agreement.
  3. Commit to developing a solution for wastewater, waste and an alternative bridge solution.
Residence

Taupo

Age

54

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