NZ Local Elections 2025

Thames-Coromandel District Council

South East General Ward
The Thames-Coromandel 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the South East 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 Thames-Coromandel District Council election.

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Neil Evans

Neil Evans

Mark Drury

Mark Drury

Independent

Alison Smith

Alison Smith

Denis Beaver

Denis Beaver

John William Freer

John William Freer

Kurt Jarrett

Kurt Jarrett

Kurt Jarrett

Kurt Jarrett

Why I'm standing

I'm stepping up because our piece of paradise deserves leaders who live it. Tairua harbour and our surrounding settlements offer so much, yet they have often felt overlooked. Every decision must reflect who we are as a community. I'm not a polished public speaker, a journalist, or a lawyer. I'm a dad and a granddad who has worked alongside you. I bring a commonsense approach, a genuine commitment to every person who calls this place home.

About me

I live local full time, I volunteer and work locally. I am very experienced in governance with 20 years on large school boards; hence I understand the concept. I will challenge the big towns majorities and champion the smaller towns and settlements. My council vote will always prioritise the residents I represent. I won't be quiet at the table.

My priorities
  1. Improve the perception of transparency through publicly published user-friendly reports.
  2. Represent and prioritise residents and regular visitors as more than a holiday destination.
  3. Encourage local business employment, noting tradies, cleaners and care workers are our backbone.
Residence

Tairua

Age

54

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Why I'm standing

I'm stepping up because our piece of paradise deserves leaders who live it. Tairua harbour and our surrounding settlements offer so much, yet they have often felt overlooked. Every decision must reflect who we are as a community. I'm not a polished public speaker, a journalist, or a lawyer. I'm a dad and a granddad who has worked alongside you. I bring a commonsense approach, a genuine commitment to every person who calls this place home.

About me

I live local full time, I volunteer and work locally. I am very experienced in governance with 20 years on large school boards; hence I understand the concept. I will challenge the big towns majorities and champion the smaller towns and settlements. My council vote will always prioritise the residents I represent. I won't be quiet at the table.

My priorities
  1. Improve the perception of transparency through publicly published user-friendly reports.
  2. Represent and prioritise residents and regular visitors as more than a holiday destination.
  3. Encourage local business employment, noting tradies, cleaners and care workers are our backbone.
Residence

Tairua

Age

54

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