NZ Local Elections 2025

Whangārei District Council

Whangarei Heads 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). one councillor will be elected from the Whangārei Heads 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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Spence Penney

Spence Penney

Anthony Huon Wild

Anthony Huon Wild

Tangiwai Baker

Tangiwai Baker

Jon Twyman

Jon Twyman

Tangiwai Baker

Tangiwai Baker

Why I'm standing

I have had lots of ideas about how we could improve our city and want to be more involved to see things happen. I provide the hope that we can meet our current challenges with clear focus and working together and believe I am the best person to make this happen.

About me

I can listen to our community and be a strong advocate. I am a lawyer and business owner. I have government policy and decision making experience. I live in the ward, I was on the school board and I am engaged in our community.

My priorities
  1. Listen to community to understand where council spending can be reduced with least local impact.
  2. Stop septic overflow into waterways.
  3. Fix the road, especially the undercut section near Taurikura.
Residence

Parua Bay

Age

47

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Why I'm standing

I have had lots of ideas about how we could improve our city and want to be more involved to see things happen. I provide the hope that we can meet our current challenges with clear focus and working together and believe I am the best person to make this happen.

About me

I can listen to our community and be a strong advocate. I am a lawyer and business owner. I have government policy and decision making experience. I live in the ward, I was on the school board and I am engaged in our community.

My priorities
  1. Listen to community to understand where council spending can be reduced with least local impact.
  2. Stop septic overflow into waterways.
  3. Fix the road, especially the undercut section near Taurikura.
Residence

Parua Bay

Age

47

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