NZ Local Elections 2025

Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board

The Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Queenstown-Lakes District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of four members. 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 Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board election.

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Kathy Dedo

Kathy Dedo

Linda Joll

Linda Joll

John Bache

John Bache

Independent

Simon Telfer

Simon Telfer

Chris Hadfield

Chris Hadfield

John Wellington

John Wellington

John Wellington

Wanaka Upper Clutha Community Board Member

John Wellington

Wanaka Upper Clutha Community Board Member

Why I'm standing

I believe that as most QLDC staff and elected members are Queenstown based, there is an inevitable if unintentional focus on Queenstown issues. I believe it is vital to have a strong, focused and unified community board to be involved in decisions affecting the Upper Clutha community to ensure that our voices and priorities are understood and followed. I believe it is also important to fight to ensure that we get our fair share of resources in a timely manner and not as an afterthought.

About me

I have lived in Wanaka since 1998, have watched the town grow rapidly during that time, and have a keen interest in planning and transport issues. I have three years’ experience on the community board and 19 years’ experience as a trustee of the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust. I am a team player with a good working relationship with council staff and elected members and would welcome the opportunity to keep working for the community.

My priorities
  1. Ensure that the Upper Clutha gets its fair share of resources in a timely manner.
  2. Finish the Wanaka Lakefront redevelopment and progress the town centre masterplan work.
  3. Ensure that both the roading network and active transport network are safe and effective.
Current role

Wanaka Upper Clutha Community Board Member

Before politics

Tour Guide

Residence

Wanaka

Age

65

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Why I'm standing

I believe that as most QLDC staff and elected members are Queenstown based, there is an inevitable if unintentional focus on Queenstown issues. I believe it is vital to have a strong, focused and unified community board to be involved in decisions affecting the Upper Clutha community to ensure that our voices and priorities are understood and followed. I believe it is also important to fight to ensure that we get our fair share of resources in a timely manner and not as an afterthought.

About me

I have lived in Wanaka since 1998, have watched the town grow rapidly during that time, and have a keen interest in planning and transport issues. I have three years’ experience on the community board and 19 years’ experience as a trustee of the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust. I am a team player with a good working relationship with council staff and elected members and would welcome the opportunity to keep working for the community.

My priorities
  1. Ensure that the Upper Clutha gets its fair share of resources in a timely manner.
  2. Finish the Wanaka Lakefront redevelopment and progress the town centre masterplan work.
  3. Ensure that both the roading network and active transport network are safe and effective.
Current role

Wanaka Upper Clutha Community Board Member

Before politics

Tour Guide

Residence

Wanaka

Age

65

Connect via

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