NZ Local Elections 2025

Waikato District Council

Huntly General Ward
The Waikato 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). one councillor will be elected from the Huntly 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 Waikato District Council election.

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Frank McInally

Frank McInally

Independent

David Simon Whyte

David Simon Whyte

Michael John Cresswell

Michael John Cresswell

David Simon Whyte

Councillor of Huntly Ward

David Simon Whyte

Councillor of Huntly Ward

Why I'm standing

I am restanding as I now understand how council appears to operate. I hope to move council in a more efficient and effective direction.

About me

I can explain to people the reasons why decisions have been made so that they fully understand the problem and outcome.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rate rises.
  2. Help council be easier and simpler to work with.
  3. Enable housing, especially affordable housing.
Current role

Councillor of Huntly Ward

Before politics

Researcher

Residence

Ohinewai

Age

49

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Why I'm standing

I am restanding as I now understand how council appears to operate. I hope to move council in a more efficient and effective direction.

About me

I can explain to people the reasons why decisions have been made so that they fully understand the problem and outcome.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rate rises.
  2. Help council be easier and simpler to work with.
  3. Enable housing, especially affordable housing.
Current role

Councillor of Huntly Ward

Before politics

Researcher

Residence

Ohinewai

Age

49

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