NZ Local Elections 2025

Waihōpai Toetoe Community Board

The Waihōpai Toetoe Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Southland District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, and one member from the Southland District Council.  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 Waihōpai Toetoe Community Board election.

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Emily Butters

Emily Butters

Pamela Yorke

Pamela Yorke

Denise Mary Fodie

Denise Mary Fodie

Fiona McCabe

Fiona McCabe

George Stevenson

George Stevenson

Josh Honiss

Josh Honiss

Independent

Andrea Straith

Andrea Straith

Michael Kowalewski

Michael Kowalewski

Melanie McIntyre

Melanie McIntyre

Andrea Straith

Waihopai Toetoe Community Board member

Andrea Straith

Waihopai Toetoe Community Board member

Why I'm standing

I strongly believe that our communities need support to be able to grow, allowing future generations to have all that they need on their doorstep.

About me

I am running for my third term on the community board. I am invested in making sure we thrive for years to come. I work in the rural sector and have a strong understanding of the needs of our rural people.

My priorities
  1. Encourage growth and sustainability within the local economy.
  2. Provide access to natural eco areas for enjoyment and experience of biodiversity.
  3. Help youth into fulfilling employment within the area.
Current role

Waihopai Toetoe Community Board member

Before politics

Store Manager

Residence

Invercargill

Age

46

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Why I'm standing

I strongly believe that our communities need support to be able to grow, allowing future generations to have all that they need on their doorstep.

About me

I am running for my third term on the community board. I am invested in making sure we thrive for years to come. I work in the rural sector and have a strong understanding of the needs of our rural people.

My priorities
  1. Encourage growth and sustainability within the local economy.
  2. Provide access to natural eco areas for enjoyment and experience of biodiversity.
  3. Help youth into fulfilling employment within the area.
Current role

Waihopai Toetoe Community Board member

Before politics

Store Manager

Residence

Invercargill

Age

46

Connect via

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