NZ Local Elections 2025

Whangārei District Council

Hikurangi-Coastal General Ward
The Whangārei 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Hikurangi-Coastal ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Whangārei District Council election.

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Norma Margaret De Langen

Norma Margaret De Langen

Independent

Scott McKenzie

Scott McKenzie

Susy Bretherton

Susy Bretherton

Stephen Gregory Martin

Stephen Gregory Martin

Independent

Vicky Humphreys

Vicky Humphreys

Chanelle Armstrong

Chanelle Armstrong

Ren Haskell

Ren Haskell

Scott McKenzie

Whangārei District Councillor - Hikurangi Coastal Ward

Scott McKenzie

Whangārei District Councillor - Hikurangi Coastal Ward

Why I'm standing

I am standing for re-election because there is still more to do. This is not the time to slow down. I have laid the groundwork for big, important projects and want to see them through. I want to continue to be an advocate for the communities in our ward and keep getting projects over the line that improve infrastructure in the places we live.

About me

For the last three years, being your councillor has not been a side hustle – it has been my full-time focus. I have given it everything I have got because I believe in being available, accountable and part of the community I serve. If someone calls, I pick up. If there is an issue, I get stuck in. When the community calls for something, I work hard to see it through.

My priorities
  1. Be the conduit between community and council by voicing the views of the community in the chambers.
  2. Scope projects correctly with community support and get them done for the benefit of everyone.
  3. Advocate hard for Hikurangi Coastal ward to get the fair share and investment the ward deserves.
Current role

Whangārei District Councillor - Hikurangi Coastal Ward

Before politics

Registered Architect

Residence

Ngunguru

Age

42

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for re-election because there is still more to do. This is not the time to slow down. I have laid the groundwork for big, important projects and want to see them through. I want to continue to be an advocate for the communities in our ward and keep getting projects over the line that improve infrastructure in the places we live.

About me

For the last three years, being your councillor has not been a side hustle – it has been my full-time focus. I have given it everything I have got because I believe in being available, accountable and part of the community I serve. If someone calls, I pick up. If there is an issue, I get stuck in. When the community calls for something, I work hard to see it through.

My priorities
  1. Be the conduit between community and council by voicing the views of the community in the chambers.
  2. Scope projects correctly with community support and get them done for the benefit of everyone.
  3. Advocate hard for Hikurangi Coastal ward to get the fair share and investment the ward deserves.
Current role

Whangārei District Councillor - Hikurangi Coastal Ward

Before politics

Registered Architect

Residence

Ngunguru

Age

42

Connect via

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