NZ Local Elections 2025

Waikato District Council

Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori 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 Tai Raro Takiwaa 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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Endine Dixon-Harris

Endine Dixon-Harris

Donna Pokere-Phillips

Donna Pokere-Phillips

Rosalie Ellis

Rosalie Ellis

Donna Pokere-Phillips

Donna Pokere-Phillips

Why I'm standing

I am standing because affordable rates are important to me, and our whānau deserve fairness and transparency. A 100% rubbish increase is not okay, especially when people are already struggling with rising costs. Developers must take responsibility for the infrastructure they need, instead of leaving ratepayers to carry the burden. I want to bring strong, experienced and principled representation to council so our communities have a real voice at the table.

About me

I bring over 25 years of experience as a legal advisor, governance expert and advocate, with a strong track record of standing up for fairness and accountability. I am deeply connected to my community through marae and local forums, and I understand both tikanga and the law. I am experienced, can hit the ground running, and will serve with integrity, ensuring our communities have a principled and effective voice at council.

My priorities
  1. Cap rates to inflation so whānau are not kicked out of their homes for unpaid, unaffordable rates.
  2. Expand council housing and enable granny flats as practical steps to give whānau secure homes.
  3. Protect wetlands and waterways to prevent flooding, build resilience and uphold kaitiakitanga.
Residence

Tuakau

Age

62

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Why I'm standing

I am standing because affordable rates are important to me, and our whānau deserve fairness and transparency. A 100% rubbish increase is not okay, especially when people are already struggling with rising costs. Developers must take responsibility for the infrastructure they need, instead of leaving ratepayers to carry the burden. I want to bring strong, experienced and principled representation to council so our communities have a real voice at the table.

About me

I bring over 25 years of experience as a legal advisor, governance expert and advocate, with a strong track record of standing up for fairness and accountability. I am deeply connected to my community through marae and local forums, and I understand both tikanga and the law. I am experienced, can hit the ground running, and will serve with integrity, ensuring our communities have a principled and effective voice at council.

My priorities
  1. Cap rates to inflation so whānau are not kicked out of their homes for unpaid, unaffordable rates.
  2. Expand council housing and enable granny flats as practical steps to give whānau secure homes.
  3. Protect wetlands and waterways to prevent flooding, build resilience and uphold kaitiakitanga.
Residence

Tuakau

Age

62

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