NZ Local Elections 2025

Waitomo District Council

Te Kuiti Ward
The Waitomo 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 Te Kuiti 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 Waitomo District Council election.

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Richard Ross

Richard Ross

Independent

Dan Tasker

Dan Tasker

Independent

Eady Tanirau Manawaiti

Eady Tanirau Manawaiti

Independent

Faye Thomas

Faye Thomas

Independent

Isaiah Wallace

Isaiah Wallace

Independent

Ross O'Halloran

Ross O'Halloran

Independent

Ata Te Kanawa

Ata Te Kanawa

Ata Te Kanawa

Ata Te Kanawa

Why I'm standing

I believe my experience in central government and accumulated skills in governance and business equip me with the tools to make a valuable and positive contribution to Te Kuiti and its larger Waitomo District. Located in a gully makes the environmental issues for Te Kuiti challenging for infrastructure issues. However, focus needs to be placed on opportunities for positive outcomes and I believe in balancing these responsibilities for a thriving community.

About me

I have mana whenua status which dates back several generations and includes the founders of the township and surrounding areas. Forebearers who donated land for schools, hospital and businesses so I would like to build on that legacy of strengthening the community. I have an established network from a 50-year working career to draw from. Now feels like the timing is right, and the mindset is ready.

My priorities
  1. Identify unique aspects of Te Kuiti and promote it as a model rural town to attract interest.
  2. Establish a creative element for Te Kuiti by utilising an unused council building as an art gallery.
  3. Promote Te Kuiti to new industries as the northern gateway to New Plymouth.
Residence

Oparure

Age

70

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Why I'm standing

I believe my experience in central government and accumulated skills in governance and business equip me with the tools to make a valuable and positive contribution to Te Kuiti and its larger Waitomo District. Located in a gully makes the environmental issues for Te Kuiti challenging for infrastructure issues. However, focus needs to be placed on opportunities for positive outcomes and I believe in balancing these responsibilities for a thriving community.

About me

I have mana whenua status which dates back several generations and includes the founders of the township and surrounding areas. Forebearers who donated land for schools, hospital and businesses so I would like to build on that legacy of strengthening the community. I have an established network from a 50-year working career to draw from. Now feels like the timing is right, and the mindset is ready.

My priorities
  1. Identify unique aspects of Te Kuiti and promote it as a model rural town to attract interest.
  2. Establish a creative element for Te Kuiti by utilising an unused council building as an art gallery.
  3. Promote Te Kuiti to new industries as the northern gateway to New Plymouth.
Residence

Oparure

Age

70

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