NZ Local Elections 2025

Waikato District Council

Tamahere-Woodlands 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). two councillors will be elected from the Tamahere-Woodlands 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.

Candidates

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Mark Manson

Mark Manson

Independent

Gurpreet Singh Bassan

Gurpreet Singh Bassan

Michael James Frank Keir

Michael James Frank Keir

ACT Local

Anne Cao-Oulton

Anne Cao-Oulton

Peter Ross Mayall

Peter Ross Mayall

Independent

Crystal Beavis

Crystal Beavis

Anne Cao-Oulton

Anne Cao-Oulton

Why I'm standing

I care deeply about our community's future. I believe change is required if we are to stop the runaway train that is rates. The overzealous regulatory function of local government, which I have personal experience of, needs to be reassessed. We need to reduce rates, prioritise essential services, build up strong local economy and bring energy, transparency, and accountability to council.

About me

As a resident of Matangi for nine years I've served on both the Tamahere and Matangi Community Committees, and have experience as a board member and company director, I will stand up for our ratepayers. I hold a Masters in International Business, I bring a experience across tourism, events, and international education. I've been a journalist and professional basketball player. I've managed multicultural teams and promoted our ward through Waikato Cherry Blossom Festival.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rates. Rates have increased well above inflation.
  2. Prioritise essential services. We need to focus on the basic needs of our community's daily life.
  3. Grow strong local business by attracting the best overseas talent and business to Waikato to grow local economy.
Residence

Tamahere

Age

52

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Why I'm standing

I care deeply about our community's future. I believe change is required if we are to stop the runaway train that is rates. The overzealous regulatory function of local government, which I have personal experience of, needs to be reassessed. We need to reduce rates, prioritise essential services, build up strong local economy and bring energy, transparency, and accountability to council.

About me

As a resident of Matangi for nine years I've served on both the Tamahere and Matangi Community Committees, and have experience as a board member and company director, I will stand up for our ratepayers. I hold a Masters in International Business, I bring a experience across tourism, events, and international education. I've been a journalist and professional basketball player. I've managed multicultural teams and promoted our ward through Waikato Cherry Blossom Festival.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rates. Rates have increased well above inflation.
  2. Prioritise essential services. We need to focus on the basic needs of our community's daily life.
  3. Grow strong local business by attracting the best overseas talent and business to Waikato to grow local economy.
Residence

Tamahere

Age

52

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