NZ Local Elections 2025

Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board

The Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Whakatane District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, and one member from the Whakatane District Council.  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 Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board election.

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Sue Whale

Sue Whale

Sasha Victoria Cessford

Sasha Victoria Cessford

Douglas McLean

Douglas McLean

Rosemary Jan Sloman

Rosemary Jan Sloman

Christopher Howard

Christopher Howard

Quin Kingi

Quin Kingi

Linda Bonne

Linda Bonne

Tim Proot

Tim Proot

Independent

Sue Whale

Sue Whale

Why I'm standing

I believe the community board delivers an essential grass-roots support service to the people of Whakatāne and Ōhope and I would like to be a part of it. I know of the excellent work the outgoing community board has done to support a wide range of clubs, organisations and individuals in their activities and I have the skills and networks to be part of a team that continues to provide this service.

About me

I have been part of school communities in Whakatāne, Murupara and Kawerau, I am a successful businesswoman and a long-time community volunteer. I think I have the passion, skills and experience to appreciate and support the diverse needs within our community. I would like to be part of a team developing a new strategic plan focusing on youth, connection with community and council, the environment, local business and recreation.

My priorities
  1. Work towards re-establishing a comprehensive health service at Whakatāne Hospital.
  2. Establish a working group to implement the Arts, Culture and Creativity strategic plan.
  3. Establish a working group to implement the equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) policy.
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Why I'm standing

I believe the community board delivers an essential grass-roots support service to the people of Whakatāne and Ōhope and I would like to be a part of it. I know of the excellent work the outgoing community board has done to support a wide range of clubs, organisations and individuals in their activities and I have the skills and networks to be part of a team that continues to provide this service.

About me

I have been part of school communities in Whakatāne, Murupara and Kawerau, I am a successful businesswoman and a long-time community volunteer. I think I have the passion, skills and experience to appreciate and support the diverse needs within our community. I would like to be part of a team developing a new strategic plan focusing on youth, connection with community and council, the environment, local business and recreation.

My priorities
  1. Work towards re-establishing a comprehensive health service at Whakatāne Hospital.
  2. Establish a working group to implement the Arts, Culture and Creativity strategic plan.
  3. Establish a working group to implement the equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) policy.
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Whakatāne

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