NZ Local Elections 2025

West Coast Regional Council

Westland Constituency
The West Coast Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of seven councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). two councillors will be elected from the Westland  constituency. 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 West Coast Regional Council election.

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Sheila Julian

Sheila Julian

Reform

Ashley Cassin

Ashley Cassin

Independent

Jan Derks

Jan Derks

Independent

Jen Williams

Jen Williams

Andy Campbell

Andy Campbell

Andrew Wiffen

Andrew Wiffen

Sheila Julian

Reform

Sheila Julian

Reform

Why I'm standing

I feel that local government is heading down the wrong path and I would like to be part of getting it back on the right one.

About me

I have been an integral member of my community for 20 years and have served on the BoT for my local school and been a part of the Community Association. I am ready to give a little more.

My priorities
  1. Reduce regional council rates.
  2. Reduce regional council wastage.
  3. Reduce regional council staff requirements.
Residence

Whataroa

Age

56

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Why I'm standing

I feel that local government is heading down the wrong path and I would like to be part of getting it back on the right one.

About me

I have been an integral member of my community for 20 years and have served on the BoT for my local school and been a part of the Community Association. I am ready to give a little more.

My priorities
  1. Reduce regional council rates.
  2. Reduce regional council wastage.
  3. Reduce regional council staff requirements.
Residence

Whataroa

Age

56

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