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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Katrin Wilson

Katrin Wilson

Independent

Barry Owen Delany

Barry Owen Delany

Richard Cade

Richard Cade

Steve Punter

Steve Punter

Independent

David Freeman

David Freeman

Rachel Shepherd

Rachel Shepherd

Christine Rankin

Christine Rankin

Duncan Campbell

Duncan Campbell

Ann Tweedie

Ann Tweedie

Let's Go Taupō

Mark Wynyard

Mark Wynyard

Kevin Taylor

Kevin Taylor

Independent

Yvonne Westerman

Yvonne Westerman

Independent

Nicola De Lautour

Nicola De Lautour

Belinda Walker

Belinda Walker

Independent

Julie Yeoman

Julie Yeoman

Steve Manunui

Steve Manunui

Bill Clarke

Bill Clarke

Kevin Taylor

Independent

| Deputy Mayor Taupo District Council

Kevin Taylor

Independent

| Deputy Mayor Taupo District Council

Why I'm standing

Having spent six years on council I can see the significant changes coming. I have spent much time ensuring I have a handle on how this will affect Taupō. With that background I want to ensure we retain local control over our future.

About me

I have a proven track record in leadership and governance, at the council table, in my career as a leader in police and in the not for profit social sector over more than 30 years. I bring all of that experience to the table.

My priorities
  1. Make affordability a critical focus by reviewing the entire council funding mechanism as rates are too high.
  2. Ensure council remains viable in the face of massive change in the operating environment.
  3. Enhance communication in an era where fact is hard to discern from falsehood especially online.
Current role

Deputy Mayor Taupo District Council

Residence

Taupo

Age

67

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Why I'm standing

Having spent six years on council I can see the significant changes coming. I have spent much time ensuring I have a handle on how this will affect Taupō. With that background I want to ensure we retain local control over our future.

About me

I have a proven track record in leadership and governance, at the council table, in my career as a leader in police and in the not for profit social sector over more than 30 years. I bring all of that experience to the table.

My priorities
  1. Make affordability a critical focus by reviewing the entire council funding mechanism as rates are too high.
  2. Ensure council remains viable in the face of massive change in the operating environment.
  3. Enhance communication in an era where fact is hard to discern from falsehood especially online.
Current role

Deputy Mayor Taupo District Council

Residence

Taupo

Age

67

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