NZ Local Elections 2025

Waipā District Council

Waipā Māori Ward
The Waipā 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). one councillor will be elected from the Waipā 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 Waipā District Council election.

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Dale-Maree Morgan

Dale-Maree Morgan

Yvonne Waho

Yvonne Waho

Dale-Maree Morgan

Waipā Māori Ward

Dale-Maree Morgan

Waipā Māori Ward

Why I'm standing

I want to unlock Waipā's potential together. I believe in the magic of connection between people, organisations and our environment. I support working in true partnership to create pathways for progress, equity and environmental care. I believe our iwi voices are vital, not optional, and it is time to value them fully to build a district that reflects all of us. I am committed to collaboration, representation and transformation. I want to co-create a vibrant future for Waipā. #WaipāMāoriWard #CommunityDriven #DaleMareeMorgan #ToitūTeTiriti #WhakapapaToFutures

About me

I come from Panehākua to Pīrongia where my tūpuna have lived in Waipā for 28 generations. I have a background in community development and tertiary education, and I am passionate about helping people reach their goals. I bring relationship skills to council and value progressive teamwork. Being a Waka Hourua member and holding a black belt in Shotokan Karate have given me discipline attributes. I am committed to inclusion, progress and building on the vibrant, connected future for all of Waipā.

My priorities
  1. Continue the good work Māori ward has achieved by progressing relationships with partners and stakeholders.
  2. Address civics information gaps within the community and progress initiatives.
  3. Keep working well with peers and colleagues for cost-effective council priorities and plans.
Current role

Waipā Māori Ward

Before politics

Content Creator/Consultant

Residence

Marae-side, Ngāruawāhia

Age

52

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Why I'm standing

I want to unlock Waipā's potential together. I believe in the magic of connection between people, organisations and our environment. I support working in true partnership to create pathways for progress, equity and environmental care. I believe our iwi voices are vital, not optional, and it is time to value them fully to build a district that reflects all of us. I am committed to collaboration, representation and transformation. I want to co-create a vibrant future for Waipā. #WaipāMāoriWard #CommunityDriven #DaleMareeMorgan #ToitūTeTiriti #WhakapapaToFutures

About me

I come from Panehākua to Pīrongia where my tūpuna have lived in Waipā for 28 generations. I have a background in community development and tertiary education, and I am passionate about helping people reach their goals. I bring relationship skills to council and value progressive teamwork. Being a Waka Hourua member and holding a black belt in Shotokan Karate have given me discipline attributes. I am committed to inclusion, progress and building on the vibrant, connected future for all of Waipā.

My priorities
  1. Continue the good work Māori ward has achieved by progressing relationships with partners and stakeholders.
  2. Address civics information gaps within the community and progress initiatives.
  3. Keep working well with peers and colleagues for cost-effective council priorities and plans.
Current role

Waipā Māori Ward

Before politics

Content Creator/Consultant

Residence

Marae-side, Ngāruawāhia

Age

52

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