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

Dan Tasker

Independent

| Waitomo District urban ward councillor

Dan Tasker

Independent

| Waitomo District urban ward councillor

Why I'm standing

I am standing for council because I enjoy finding ways to improve things. I love politics and enjoy the challenge of finding ways to make our district better for as many as possible.

About me

I will make a good elected member because I care when things aren't running as they should. I am an empathetic person which motivates me to solve problems people have as a collective district or as individuals. I have a low tolerance for bureaucracy, drama, lies and over-spending.

My priorities
  1. Prioritise minimising rate increases as changing high rates needs continual attention.
  2. Ensure the elected team works well together as a productive team and stays on task.
  3. Minimise spending on 'nice-to-have' projects as ratepayers shouldn't have to fund many things.
Current role

Waitomo District urban ward councillor

Residence

Te Kuiti

Age

40

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for council because I enjoy finding ways to improve things. I love politics and enjoy the challenge of finding ways to make our district better for as many as possible.

About me

I will make a good elected member because I care when things aren't running as they should. I am an empathetic person which motivates me to solve problems people have as a collective district or as individuals. I have a low tolerance for bureaucracy, drama, lies and over-spending.

My priorities
  1. Prioritise minimising rate increases as changing high rates needs continual attention.
  2. Ensure the elected team works well together as a productive team and stays on task.
  3. Minimise spending on 'nice-to-have' projects as ratepayers shouldn't have to fund many things.
Current role

Waitomo District urban ward councillor

Residence

Te Kuiti

Age

40

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