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

Philip Redmond

Independent

| Kaiapoi Woodend Ward Councillor. Roading Portfolio holder.

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.
Current role

Kaiapoi Woodend Ward Councillor. Roading Portfolio holder.

Before politics

Lawyer and businessman

Residence

Outside ward but a ratepayer

Age

71

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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.
Current role

Kaiapoi Woodend Ward Councillor. Roading Portfolio holder.

Before politics

Lawyer and businessman

Residence

Outside ward but a ratepayer

Age

71

Connect via

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