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

Linda Joll

Upper Clutha Community Board Member

Linda Joll

Upper Clutha Community Board Member

Why I'm standing

I want to have influence in the making of key policies to protect our environment, our rangatira, our housing, transport, education, elderly, health, growth, art and culture, policies that will allow our communities to be resilient, healthy, active and caring towards each other, where the people feel valued.

About me

I strive to be a good listener. I believe the art of listening once understood allows one to take your concerns to the table of governance to have influence in decision making. I have resilience and determination without being stubborn or closed, which being in my own business and raising three young adults has taught me. These are assets I can share to enable your thoughts and values to get to the council table and be heard.

My priorities
  1. Ensure the infrastructure upgrade work protects our great lakes, as current degradation is unsustainable.
  2. Integrate alternative power sources into the grid and encourage smaller community-generated options.
  3. Build public transport systems between communities to reduce cars off the road and open up green spaces.
Current role

Upper Clutha Community Board Member

Before politics

Landscape Consultant

Residence

Wānaka

Age

65

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Why I'm standing

I want to have influence in the making of key policies to protect our environment, our rangatira, our housing, transport, education, elderly, health, growth, art and culture, policies that will allow our communities to be resilient, healthy, active and caring towards each other, where the people feel valued.

About me

I strive to be a good listener. I believe the art of listening once understood allows one to take your concerns to the table of governance to have influence in decision making. I have resilience and determination without being stubborn or closed, which being in my own business and raising three young adults has taught me. These are assets I can share to enable your thoughts and values to get to the council table and be heard.

My priorities
  1. Ensure the infrastructure upgrade work protects our great lakes, as current degradation is unsustainable.
  2. Integrate alternative power sources into the grid and encourage smaller community-generated options.
  3. Build public transport systems between communities to reduce cars off the road and open up green spaces.
Current role

Upper Clutha Community Board Member

Before politics

Landscape Consultant

Residence

Wānaka

Age

65

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