NZ Local Elections 2025

Waimakariri District Council

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.

Waimakariri District Council candidates

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Brent Cairns

Community Comes First

Sandra Stewart

Henrietta Carroll

Prudence Stone

Matt James

Philip Redmond

Independent

Nathan Atkins

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Tim Bartle

Standing Together For Waimakariri

Natalie Leary

Shona Powell

A Voice For You

Philip Redmond

Independent

Kaiapoi Woodend Ward Councillor. Roading Portfolio holder.

Why I'm standing

I believe WDC is a high achieving organisation delivering for its residents and I want to see that maintained. I am a sitting councillor proud of my achievements over 14 years' service in local government. I believe I make a difference to the community and offer a balanced view at the council table. I am opposed to party and team politics and do not belong to a political party.

About me

I am a former lawyer and have lived or worked in the district for over 40 years. I hold several company directorships and have extensive local government experience. I was first elected to the Kaiapoi Borough Council in 1980 aged 26. I am a long-time member of the Institute of Directors and have worked with many community groups locally and nationally. I was awarded a Queen's Service Medal in 2019.

My priorities

  1. Support additional sources of funding for local government to allow sustainable and affordable rates.
  2. Lobby central government for rates on Crown land and to share GST on growth with councils.
  3. Support localism in decision making.

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