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

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Amber Forrest

Amber Forrest

Independent

Stuart Harris

Stuart Harris

Roz Thomas

Roz Thomas

Camden Gaskin

Camden Gaskin

Veronica Grace Tukaki

Veronica Grace Tukaki

Sara Bird

Sara Bird

John Malis

John Malis

Independent

Sam Jackman

Sam Jackman

Jeremy Harker

Jeremy Harker

Independent

Roz Thomas

Elected Member

Roz Thomas

Elected Member

Why I'm standing

I have found it a privilege to serve the community on the Wairoa District Council over the past three years. I want to see some key projects through to completion. These include North Clyde flood protection, ensuring flood-impacted council infrastructure receives the best outcomes, ensuring the council's involvement in supporting a clear operational plan for the Wairoa River mouth, and developing sustainable waste management for our district.

About me

I have a life deeply embedded in Wairoa, where I actively contribute to business, economic and community development initiatives. I support rural communities and local businesses, ensuring their concerns are heard. My husband and I are proud to live in Wairoa. Our business revolves around the primary sector, both agriculture and horticulture. I am a trustee of the Wairoa Young Achievers Trust (WYAT) and have been involved in securing funding for several impactful community projects.

My priorities

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Current role

Elected Member

Before politics

Community development, farming

Residence

Wairoa

Why I'm standing

I have found it a privilege to serve the community on the Wairoa District Council over the past three years. I want to see some key projects through to completion. These include North Clyde flood protection, ensuring flood-impacted council infrastructure receives the best outcomes, ensuring the council's involvement in supporting a clear operational plan for the Wairoa River mouth, and developing sustainable waste management for our district.

About me

I have a life deeply embedded in Wairoa, where I actively contribute to business, economic and community development initiatives. I support rural communities and local businesses, ensuring their concerns are heard. My husband and I are proud to live in Wairoa. Our business revolves around the primary sector, both agriculture and horticulture. I am a trustee of the Wairoa Young Achievers Trust (WYAT) and have been involved in securing funding for several impactful community projects.

My priorities

No response

Current role

Elected Member

Before politics

Community development, farming

Residence

Wairoa

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