NZ Local Elections 2025

Waitaki District Council

Ōamaru Ward

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

Candidates

Policies

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Jim Hopkins

Independent

Nathan Barnes

Sheridan Newson

Andy De Boer

Ramon Kirk

Mark Townsend

Independent

Jeremy Holding

Independent

Dan Lewis

Independent

Teenica Harrex

Teeni

Mata'aga Hana Melania Fanene-Taiti

Courtney Linwood

Independent

Rebecca Ryan

Independent

Ferdie Kruger

Richard Vinbrux

Peter De Reus

Nathan Barnes

Why I'm standing

I'm running for a council position because I believe our business person orientated council have lost the plot. Hiding behind closed doors isn't transparency, and the ratepayers are starting to or have lost confidence in our council.

About me

I'm a blue collar worker with a wealth of knowledge from different types of jobs that have required a logical commonsense person to get the job done.

My priorities

Work with council to reduce rates with a needs-based approach.
Work with council to remove as much authority from unelected bureaucracy.
Introduce policy to write out policy for better understanding.

Residence

Holmes Hill

Age

Why I'm standing

About me

I'm a blue collar worker with a wealth of knowledge from different types of jobs that have required a logical commonsense person to get the job done.

My priorities

Work with council to reduce rates with a needs-based approach.
Work with council to remove as much authority from unelected bureaucracy.
Introduce policy to write out policy for better understanding.

Residence

Holmes Hill

Age

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