NZ Local Elections 2025

Whanganui District Council

Whanganui Māori 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). two 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.

Candidates

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Kiritahi Firmin

Kiritahi Firmin

Independent

Hayden Potaka

Hayden Potaka

Independent

Phil T Reweti (Bear)

Phil T Reweti (Bear)

Geoff Hipango

Geoff Hipango

Julie Herewini

Julie Herewini

Kiritahi Firmin

Independent

Kiritahi Firmin

Independent

Why I'm standing

I am running for council to bring a strong, articulate Māori voice to the table. I am running to share the aspirations and issues that affect our Māori communities. I am running for the Māori ward to also ensure that mokopuna Māori have a stronger future where our aspirations as Māori are part of the council DNA.

About me

I am uri of our Awa Tupua, born and raised at Kaiwhaiki Marae and am a protégé of our kuia, in particular of our Awa that groomed me to be a voice for our people in all sorts of forums. I believe in equity and the importance of ensuring the tino rangatiratanga of Māori as guaranteed by the Treaty of Waitangi.

My priorities
  1. Maintain the mana of our Awa Tupua through protecting its health.
  2. Develop papakainga for whānau.
  3. Set in stone the Māori ward system on council.
Before politics

Botanist and Ecotherapistt

Residence

Upokongaro

Age

53

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Why I'm standing

I am running for council to bring a strong, articulate Māori voice to the table. I am running to share the aspirations and issues that affect our Māori communities. I am running for the Māori ward to also ensure that mokopuna Māori have a stronger future where our aspirations as Māori are part of the council DNA.

About me

I am uri of our Awa Tupua, born and raised at Kaiwhaiki Marae and am a protégé of our kuia, in particular of our Awa that groomed me to be a voice for our people in all sorts of forums. I believe in equity and the importance of ensuring the tino rangatiratanga of Māori as guaranteed by the Treaty of Waitangi.

My priorities
  1. Maintain the mana of our Awa Tupua through protecting its health.
  2. Develop papakainga for whānau.
  3. Set in stone the Māori ward system on council.
Before politics

Botanist and Ecotherapistt

Residence

Upokongaro

Age

53

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