Waipa District Council
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Pip Kempthorne
A voice for Cambridge
Dave Marinkovich
Ian Hayton
Better Waipa
Aidhean Camson
Smart Growth, Strong Governance
Philip Coles
Jo Davies-Colley
Mike Cater
Better Waipa
Stuart Hylton
ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates
Roger Gordon
Hope Spooner
Better Waipa
Stuart Matthews
Independent
Barry Quayle
Competency needed
Don Sanders
Independent
Karla Lugatiman
Faithful Leadership. Practical Wisdom
Aidhean Camson
Smart Growth, Strong Governance
Aidhean Camson
Smart Growth, Strong Governance
Why I'm standing
I'm passionate about ensuring well-managed development, quality services, environmental protection and inclusive decisions which reflect the needs residents. I believe strong governance means listening first, acting transparently and ensuring every ratepayer dollar delivers value. Throughout my career, I've worked with diverse teams, earned trust through collaboration, and stayed focused on measurable results. I'll bring that same approach to council, clear thinking and a commitment to represent the needs of all who live and work here.
About me
I bring 25 years of global infrastructure leadership, delivering major programmes across the water, transport, energy and urban development sectors. Now based in Cambridge, I want to apply that experience to work for our community. My experience in long-term planning, financial oversight and risk management gives me the tools to navigate growth wisely. As Waipā District evolves, we need smart, future-focused decisions: balancing housing, infrastructure, environment and heritage.
My priorities
- Improve transparency with clear updates that show the council's work and how it ties to long-term plans.
- Test the true cost of projects by being honest about cost from the start and having safety nets for change.
- Guide change before it guides us by having plans that adapt quickly when things do not go as expected.
Residence
Leamington
Age
47
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Why I'm standing
I'm passionate about ensuring well-managed development, quality services, environmental protection and inclusive decisions which reflect the needs residents. I believe strong governance means listening first, acting transparently and ensuring every ratepayer dollar delivers value. Throughout my career, I've worked with diverse teams, earned trust through collaboration, and stayed focused on measurable results. I'll bring that same approach to council, clear thinking and a commitment to represent the needs of all who live and work here.
About me
I bring 25 years of global infrastructure leadership, delivering major programmes across the water, transport, energy and urban development sectors. Now based in Cambridge, I want to apply that experience to work for our community. My experience in long-term planning, financial oversight and risk management gives me the tools to navigate growth wisely. As Waipā District evolves, we need smart, future-focused decisions: balancing housing, infrastructure, environment and heritage.
My priorities
- Improve transparency with clear updates that show the council's work and how it ties to long-term plans.
- Test the true cost of projects by being honest about cost from the start and having safety nets for change.
- Guide change before it guides us by having plans that adapt quickly when things do not go as expected.
Residence
Leamington
Age
47
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