NZ Local Elections 2025

Timaru District Council

Timaru Ward

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.

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

Stacey Scott

Jason McDouall

Stu Piddington

Sange Malama

Chris Thomas

Ethan Richardson

Peter George Bennett

Why I'm standing

High-rate increases annually getting out of hand with nothing to show for it.

About me

I bring business and project management skills ensuring council costs are managed properly.

My priorities

Accept acceptable and explainable annual rate increases.
Put core services first.
Control projects, maintenance and repairs, ensuring they are completely budgeted with no cost overruns.

Residence

Gleniti

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Why I'm standing

High-rate increases annually getting out of hand with nothing to show for it.

About me

I bring business and project management skills ensuring council costs are managed properly.

My priorities

Accept acceptable and explainable annual rate increases.
Put core services first.
Control projects, maintenance and repairs, ensuring they are completely budgeted with no cost overruns.

Residence

Gleniti

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