NZ Local Elections 2025

Thames-Coromandel District Council

Thames 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). one councillor will be elected from the Thames 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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Martin Rodley

Martin Rodley

Steve Baker

Steve Baker

Cole Justin McDowell

Cole Justin McDowell

Kishan Raikwar

Kishan Raikwar

Fiona Cameron

Fiona Cameron

Independent

Robyn Sinclair

Robyn Sinclair

Greg Hampton

Greg Hampton

Steve Hart

Steve Hart

Scott Douglas Bright

Scott Douglas Bright

Robyn Sinclair

Councillor Thames ward

Robyn Sinclair

Councillor Thames ward

Why I'm standing

I am passionate about Thames and the Coromandel. I believe continued representation is key to informed decision making and have worked hard to ensure I have upskilled and networked into the best I can be. I have continually sought out views from the wider community to ensure everyone is represented and kept informed of what decisions are to be made and how they can have a say.

About me

I consider due diligence and research key to this job and read everything we're presented with plus more besides. I have a masters degree in science, and can think critically about the vast range of issues our council deals with. I am a people person and have built and nurtured connections and networks to help keep me grounded in the community.

My priorities
  1. Spend time in all wards and communities to ensure always bringing a district-wide approach to the table.
  2. Create a communications plan for everyday matters of council and make it easy for all to get involved.
  3. Engage with the Māori ward councillor to find out how their role can be supported by other members.
Current role

Councillor Thames ward

Residence

Thames

Age

42

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Why I'm standing

I am passionate about Thames and the Coromandel. I believe continued representation is key to informed decision making and have worked hard to ensure I have upskilled and networked into the best I can be. I have continually sought out views from the wider community to ensure everyone is represented and kept informed of what decisions are to be made and how they can have a say.

About me

I consider due diligence and research key to this job and read everything we're presented with plus more besides. I have a masters degree in science, and can think critically about the vast range of issues our council deals with. I am a people person and have built and nurtured connections and networks to help keep me grounded in the community.

My priorities
  1. Spend time in all wards and communities to ensure always bringing a district-wide approach to the table.
  2. Create a communications plan for everyday matters of council and make it easy for all to get involved.
  3. Engage with the Māori ward councillor to find out how their role can be supported by other members.
Current role

Councillor Thames ward

Residence

Thames

Age

42

Connect via

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