NZ Local Elections 2025

Waimakariri District Council

Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward
The Waimakariri 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the Kaiapoi-Woodend 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 Waimakariri District Council election.

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Henrietta Carroll

Henrietta Carroll

Tim Bartle

Tim Bartle

Standing Together For Waimakariri

Philip Redmond

Philip Redmond

Independent

Matt James

Matt James

Brent Cairns

Brent Cairns

Community Comes First

Sandra Stewart

Sandra Stewart

Nathan Atkins

Nathan Atkins

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Natalie Leary

Natalie Leary

Prudence Stone

Prudence Stone

Shona Powell

Shona Powell

A Voice For You

Matt James

Matt James

Why I'm standing

I am standing for council to deliver strong, future-focused leadership backed by real experience and deep community commitment. I consider this district my home. I have raised my family here, been president of Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, chaired school boards and charitable trusts, and currently lead the Pegasus Residents' Group. I understand our communities because I live and serve in them every day. I am here to represent the people of Waimakariri with independence, integrity and action.

About me

My career spans both national and international corporations, iwi organisations, and over a decade running my own business here in North Canterbury, helping local people and organisations succeed. I bring a rare combination of governance, business acumen, social conscience and independent thinking to every decision.

My priorities
  1. Smarter growth for the district.
  2. Stronger communities within the district.
  3. A council that listens, acts and delivers.
Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Pegasus

Age

59

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for council to deliver strong, future-focused leadership backed by real experience and deep community commitment. I consider this district my home. I have raised my family here, been president of Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, chaired school boards and charitable trusts, and currently lead the Pegasus Residents' Group. I understand our communities because I live and serve in them every day. I am here to represent the people of Waimakariri with independence, integrity and action.

About me

My career spans both national and international corporations, iwi organisations, and over a decade running my own business here in North Canterbury, helping local people and organisations succeed. I bring a rare combination of governance, business acumen, social conscience and independent thinking to every decision.

My priorities
  1. Smarter growth for the district.
  2. Stronger communities within the district.
  3. A council that listens, acts and delivers.
Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Pegasus

Age

59

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