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.

Candidates

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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

Roger Gordon

Cambridge Ward Councillor

Roger Gordon

Cambridge Ward Councillor

Why I'm standing

I value honesty, reliability and integrity. I value the opportunity to contribute to the future of Cambridge. I have governance and strategic planning experience plus a commitment to represent those that elect me.

About me

I have the experience of the last six years on council, I research the issues and I am not afraid to voice an original opinion. I stand for what I believe in.

My priorities
  1. Increase transparency of council to give greater accountability to ratepayers and improve democracy.
  2. Have more affordable rates by requesting a review of council structures and processes to inform restructure.
  3. Ensure that Cambridge Connections incorporates effective community consultation in its report.
Current role

Cambridge Ward Councillor

Before politics

Business Person

Residence

Cambridge Urban Area

Age

78

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Why I'm standing

I value honesty, reliability and integrity. I value the opportunity to contribute to the future of Cambridge. I have governance and strategic planning experience plus a commitment to represent those that elect me.

About me

I have the experience of the last six years on council, I research the issues and I am not afraid to voice an original opinion. I stand for what I believe in.

My priorities
  1. Increase transparency of council to give greater accountability to ratepayers and improve democracy.
  2. Have more affordable rates by requesting a review of council structures and processes to inform restructure.
  3. Ensure that Cambridge Connections incorporates effective community consultation in its report.
Current role

Cambridge Ward Councillor

Before politics

Business Person

Residence

Cambridge Urban Area

Age

78

Connect via

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