NZ Local Elections 2025

Wairoa District Council

Wairoa General Ward

The Wairoa 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 six councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Wairoa 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 Wairoa District Council election.

Candidates

Policies

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John Malis

Independent

Veronica Grace Tukaki

Sam Jackman

Amber Forrest

Independent

Roz Thomas

Camden Gaskin

Sara Bird

Jeremy Harker

Independent

Stuart Harris

Jeremy Harker

Independent
 | Wairoa District Councillor

Jeremy Harker

Independent
 | Wairoa District Councillor

Why I'm standing

I think Wairoa has huge potential to be a great place to live. To meet this potential I know I can ensure good decisions are made and opportunities are taken.

About me

I have business and governance experience and I am actively involved in this community. I do this because I want the best for Wairoa.

My priorities

Control council expenditure.
Advocate and support economic growth.
Ensure that the community is kept informed of council decisions and why they have been made.

Current role

Wairoa District Councillor

Residence

Wairoa

Age

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Why I'm standing

I think Wairoa has huge potential to be a great place to live. To meet this potential I know I can ensure good decisions are made and opportunities are taken.

About me

I have business and governance experience and I am actively involved in this community. I do this because I want the best for Wairoa.

My priorities

Control council expenditure.
Advocate and support economic growth.
Ensure that the community is kept informed of council decisions and why they have been made.

Current role

Wairoa District Councillor

Residence

Wairoa

Age

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