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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Amber Forrest

Independent

Stuart Harris

Roz Thomas

Camden Gaskin

Veronica Grace Tukaki

Sara Bird

John Malis

Independent

Sam Jackman

Jeremy Harker

Independent

Sam Jackman

Why I'm standing

I believe council needs a strong business voice that represents the business community and has a solid appreciation of economic development.

About me

I have a business background, am president of the Wairoa Business Association, am on the Wairoa Club executive committee and have instigated the Keep Wairoa Beautiful campaign. I was previously manager of The Wairoa Star. I am also a member of the local District Licensing Committee and a trustee of the Urban Art Foundation charitable trust in Wellington. I will be a dedicated, diligent, hardworking and community-focused councillor.

My priorities

Focus on community well-being for all, including those with disabilities.
Protect and enhance a sustainable environment and natural resources.
Plan and deliver actionable economic development.

Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Wairoa

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Why I'm standing

I believe council needs a strong business voice that represents the business community and has a solid appreciation of economic development.

About me

My priorities

Focus on community well-being for all, including those with disabilities.
Protect and enhance a sustainable environment and natural resources.
Plan and deliver actionable economic development.

Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Wairoa

Age

Connect via

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