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.

Candidates

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Niki Mealings

Niki Mealings

Rob Ballantyne

Rob Ballantyne

Standing Together For Waimakariri

Gordon Malcolm

Gordon Malcolm

Standing Together For Waimakariri

Tim Fulton

Tim Fulton

Tim Fulton

Councillor

Tim Fulton

Councillor

Why I'm standing

My commitment is to foster a healthy, diverse, and economically strong district by protecting our unique character while supporting well-planned, sustainable development. I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure our community's voice is not just heard, but acted upon.

About me

I ran for council in 2022 to be a strong voice for our rural communities on land and water issues, a stance rooted in my family's history of farming in West Eyreton since the 1960s. Having lived most of my life in Waimakariri and served in a number of community organisations, I have a good feel for local people and aspirations.

My priorities
  1. Sustainable land and water management.
  2. Respond to the community's opposition to the proposed Ohoka Village and Woodstock Quarry and landfill.
  3. Work with people to create safer, healthier and more connected communities.
Current role

Councillor

Residence

West Eyreton

Age

49

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Why I'm standing

My commitment is to foster a healthy, diverse, and economically strong district by protecting our unique character while supporting well-planned, sustainable development. I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure our community's voice is not just heard, but acted upon.

About me

I ran for council in 2022 to be a strong voice for our rural communities on land and water issues, a stance rooted in my family's history of farming in West Eyreton since the 1960s. Having lived most of my life in Waimakariri and served in a number of community organisations, I have a good feel for local people and aspirations.

My priorities
  1. Sustainable land and water management.
  2. Respond to the community's opposition to the proposed Ohoka Village and Woodstock Quarry and landfill.
  3. Work with people to create safer, healthier and more connected communities.
Current role

Councillor

Residence

West Eyreton

Age

49

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