NZ Local Elections 2025

Whanganui District Council

Whanganui General Ward
The Whanganui 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). ten councillors will be elected from the Whanganui 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 Whanganui District Council election.

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Michael Organ

Michael Organ

Whanganui First

Rob Oscroft

Rob Oscroft

Focus Whanganui

Kate Joblin

Kate Joblin

Independent

Awhi Haenga

Awhi Haenga

Rob Vinsen

Rob Vinsen

Ratepayer Focused

Julian Emmett

Julian Emmett

Tony Sundman

Tony Sundman

Peter Oskam

Peter Oskam

Community before Coin

Michael Law

Michael Law

Independent

Sandra Isobel Kyle

Sandra Isobel Kyle

Animal Justice Party of Aotearoa NZ

Mike Hos

Mike Hos

A voice for our city’s future

Philippa Baker-Hogan

Philippa Baker-Hogan

Ratepayer & Sport Focused

Scott Phillips

Scott Phillips

Every cent counts, every voice matters

Azian Z.

Azian Z.

Real Solutions for Whanganui

Charlotte Melser

Charlotte Melser

Independent

Tracey Jarman

Tracey Jarman

Rates & Community Focused

Gregory McPhee

Gregory McPhee

Glenda Brown

Glenda Brown

Independent

Jay Rerekura

Jay Rerekura

Ross Fallen

Ross Fallen

Independent

Josh Chandulal-Mackay

Josh Chandulal-Mackay

A New Generation of Leadership

Jason Bardell

Jason Bardell

Back to Basics

Robin Westley

Robin Westley

Independent

Julian Emmett

Julian Emmett

Why I'm standing

I am wanting the disabled community to have a voice on the council.

About me

I myself have a disability. I know what it is like to live with a disability and the problems the disabled can face.

My priorities
  1. Ensure footpaths and kerbs are properly maintained to reduce accidents for those with disabilities.
  2. Commit to having accessible housing available for the disabled and elderly.
  3. Commit to the disabled being involved in decisions made within Whanganui.
Residence

Gonville

Age

51

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Why I'm standing

I am wanting the disabled community to have a voice on the council.

About me

I myself have a disability. I know what it is like to live with a disability and the problems the disabled can face.

My priorities
  1. Ensure footpaths and kerbs are properly maintained to reduce accidents for those with disabilities.
  2. Commit to having accessible housing available for the disabled and elderly.
  3. Commit to the disabled being involved in decisions made within Whanganui.
Residence

Gonville

Age

51

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