Timaru District Council
The Timaru 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). six councillors will be elected from the Timaru 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 Timaru District Council election.
Timaru District Council candidates
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Hadleigh Oudemans
Ian Hanley
Independent
John Bolt
ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.
Peter Burt
Independent
Peter George Bennett
Anah Aikman
Stu (aka Photo) Jackson
Slippery Tiles Rates - Needs Not Wants
Graeme Wilson
Owen Jackson
OJ
Stacey Scott
Jason McDouall
Stu Piddington
Sange Malama
Chris Thomas
Ethan Richardson
Chris Thomas
Why I'm standing
I'm standing because I care about Timaru's people and our future. Growth must be smart and sustainable, but always centred on people – why else would we do it? I want to protect what makes Timaru special: our community spirit, our services and our identity. Local government decisions need strong voices who listen, put people first and deliver.
About me
I've spent years running community projects and events in Timaru, sitting on boards, balancing budgets, solving problems and leading teams. What drives me is people – everything we do should make life better for our people. I listen and involve others, I take responsibility and I follow through. A wise mix of leadership, event management, innovation and community connection is what I'll bring to the council table.
My priorities
- Put people at the heart of all council decisions with services and facilities that build community.
- Deliver affordable rates, cut debt and any surplus assets to protect and keep services sustainable.
- Upgrade what matters: roads, water, transport and community facilities to protect people and future.
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