NZ Local Elections 2025

Waimakariri District Council

Oxford-Ohoka 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). two councillors will be elected from the Oxford-Ohoka 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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Niki Mealings

Niki Mealings

Gordon Malcolm

Gordon Malcolm

Standing Together For Waimakariri

Rob Ballantyne

Rob Ballantyne

Standing Together For Waimakariri

Tim Fulton

Tim Fulton

Niki Mealings

Councillor for the Oxford-Ōhoka Ward

Niki Mealings

Councillor for the Oxford-Ōhoka Ward

Why I'm standing

This ward is my home of 26 years and I’m deeply committed to our community. Now is a pivotal time for our district and for local government, with potentially transformational reforms in resource management and local government systems coming down the line, while we’re still bedding in Three Waters reform and completing our new district plan process under dynamic economic conditions. I want to use my experience to help ensure we get the best outcomes.

About me

I’ve served as your councillor for the last six years. I have a BCom in Management and Marketing, I’m a qualified RMA commissioner and a member of the NZ Institute of Directors. My experience spans successful business ownership, agriculture, horticulture and founding the Waimak Lifestyle Block Group. I’m dedicated full-time to this role and to working hard for our community at grassroots, district and regional levels to achieve a better future for us all.

My priorities
  1. Deliver sustainable environmental and financial management for this generation and the next.
  2. Plan sensibly in rural areas, villages and towns because futures depend on it.
  3. Ensure infrastructure is up to the challenge in the face of an uncertain future.
Current role

Councillor for the Oxford-Ōhoka Ward

Residence

Ōhoka

Age

53

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Why I'm standing

This ward is my home of 26 years and I’m deeply committed to our community. Now is a pivotal time for our district and for local government, with potentially transformational reforms in resource management and local government systems coming down the line, while we’re still bedding in Three Waters reform and completing our new district plan process under dynamic economic conditions. I want to use my experience to help ensure we get the best outcomes.

About me

I’ve served as your councillor for the last six years. I have a BCom in Management and Marketing, I’m a qualified RMA commissioner and a member of the NZ Institute of Directors. My experience spans successful business ownership, agriculture, horticulture and founding the Waimak Lifestyle Block Group. I’m dedicated full-time to this role and to working hard for our community at grassroots, district and regional levels to achieve a better future for us all.

My priorities
  1. Deliver sustainable environmental and financial management for this generation and the next.
  2. Plan sensibly in rural areas, villages and towns because futures depend on it.
  3. Ensure infrastructure is up to the challenge in the face of an uncertain future.
Current role

Councillor for the Oxford-Ōhoka Ward

Residence

Ōhoka

Age

53

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