NZ Local Elections 2025

Waimate District Council

Waimate Ward
The Waimate 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the Waimate 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 Waimate District Council election.

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John Begg

John Begg

Peter David Paterson

Peter David Paterson

Shane Gregoran

Shane Gregoran

Brent Percy

Brent Percy

Independent

Jakki Guilford

Jakki Guilford

Rick Stevens

Rick Stevens

Brent Percy

Independent

Brent Percy

Independent

Why I'm standing

Waimate district is a great community. That is why we moved here, but it could do with fresh ideas to become a place people want to visit rather than just drive through. Many friends say they thought they drove through Waimate and are surprised when they visit what it has to offer. That is a missed opportunity for local businesses.

About me

I am the kind of person who looks for answers to problems. I don't like the modern throwaway society and believe that making use of the resources we have brings better value, but if needed, then developing new resources that will stand up to the test of time rather than short-term solutions.

My priorities
  1. Get the roading network up to a better standard as road condition is a common complaint.
  2. Get Local Water Done Well actually done as there has been lots of talk but no action.
  3. Increase interaction between councillors and council staff to find more efficiencies.
Residence

Waimate District

Age

62

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Why I'm standing

Waimate district is a great community. That is why we moved here, but it could do with fresh ideas to become a place people want to visit rather than just drive through. Many friends say they thought they drove through Waimate and are surprised when they visit what it has to offer. That is a missed opportunity for local businesses.

About me

I am the kind of person who looks for answers to problems. I don't like the modern throwaway society and believe that making use of the resources we have brings better value, but if needed, then developing new resources that will stand up to the test of time rather than short-term solutions.

My priorities
  1. Get the roading network up to a better standard as road condition is a common complaint.
  2. Get Local Water Done Well actually done as there has been lots of talk but no action.
  3. Increase interaction between councillors and council staff to find more efficiencies.
Residence

Waimate District

Age

62

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