NZ Local Elections 2025

Waipa District Council

Cambridge General Ward
The Waipa 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the Cambridge 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 Waipa District Council election.

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Pip Kempthorne

Pip Kempthorne

A voice for Cambridge

Dave Marinkovich

Dave Marinkovich

Ian Hayton

Ian Hayton

Better Waipa

Aidhean Camson

Aidhean Camson

Smart Growth, Strong Governance

Philip Coles

Philip Coles

Jo Davies-Colley

Jo Davies-Colley

Mike Cater

Mike Cater

Better Waipa

Stuart Hylton

Stuart Hylton

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates

Roger Gordon

Roger Gordon

Hope Spooner

Hope Spooner

Better Waipa

Stuart Matthews

Stuart Matthews

Independent

Barry Quayle

Barry Quayle

Competency needed

Don Sanders

Don Sanders

Independent

Karla Lugatiman

Karla Lugatiman

Faithful Leadership. Practical Wisdom

Dave Marinkovich

Dave Marinkovich

Why I'm standing

I believe we need greater connection between council and the public. I support councils governing and providing services for their communities. I believe public engagement, transparency and facilitating feedback should be a priority.

About me

I have built a wide network across our community giving me a balanced view of many of the issues we face. I enjoy hearing other people's perspectives and have the ability to listen and make decisions based on what is good for the collective rather than just what I believe. I also have real-life experience across a number of industries which require strategic and critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems.

My priorities
  1. Reconnect and strengthen the relationship between council and the public.
  2. Explore alternative funding options for key infrastructure projects to ease the ratepayer burden.
  3. Focus on smart future planning and ensure ratepayers receive value for money.
Before politics

Commercial Helicopter Pilot

Residence

Whitehall

Age

45

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Why I'm standing

I believe we need greater connection between council and the public. I support councils governing and providing services for their communities. I believe public engagement, transparency and facilitating feedback should be a priority.

About me

I have built a wide network across our community giving me a balanced view of many of the issues we face. I enjoy hearing other people's perspectives and have the ability to listen and make decisions based on what is good for the collective rather than just what I believe. I also have real-life experience across a number of industries which require strategic and critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems.

My priorities
  1. Reconnect and strengthen the relationship between council and the public.
  2. Explore alternative funding options for key infrastructure projects to ease the ratepayer burden.
  3. Focus on smart future planning and ensure ratepayers receive value for money.
Before politics

Commercial Helicopter Pilot

Residence

Whitehall

Age

45

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