Nominations received
Notice is given under section 65 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 that the following persons have been duly nominated as candidates for:
WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCIL
Mayor (one vacancy)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| BECH, Aksel | |
| CHURCH, Jacqui |
COUNCIL
Awaroa-Maramarua General Ward (one vacancy)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| RUTHERFORD, Amanda | Independent |
| THOMSON, Peter Donald |
Huntly General Ward (one vacancy)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| CRESSWELL, Michael John | |
| MCINALLY, Frank | |
| WHYTE, David Simon |
Newcastle-Ngāruawāhia General Ward (two vacancies)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| COOMBES, Grant | Independent |
| FIRTH, Dianne | |
| PATTERSON, Eugene | Independent |
| SUDHAN, Ganga | Independent |
Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori Ward (one vacancy)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| DIXON-HARRIS, Endine | |
| ELLIS, Rosalie | |
| POKERE-PHILLIPS, Donna |
Tamahere-Woodlands General Ward (two vacancies)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| BASSAN, Gurpreet Singh | |
| BEAVIS, Crystal | Independent |
| CAO-OULTON, Anne | |
| KEIR, Michael James Frank | |
| MANSON, Mark | |
| MAYALL, Peter Ross | ACT Local |
Tuakau-Pōkeno General Ward (two vacancies)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| HEATH, Bronwyn | Independent |
| HENDERSON, Stephanie | Independent |
| NGATAKI, Kandi | Independent |
| REEVE, Vern | |
| RODRIGUES, Fabio Sergio Mhawukeli | Independent |
Waerenga-Whitikahu General Ward (one vacancy)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| DICKINSON, Denise | |
| RAUMATI, Marlene | Independent |
Whāingaroa General Ward (one vacancy)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| LABOYRIE, Nicola | |
| THOMSON, Lisa |
COMMUNITY BOARDS
Huntly Community Board (six vacancies)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| AMOS, Phil | |
| FLOYED, Angela | |
| JONES, Tracy | |
| MCGAUGHRAN, Sasha | |
| MCINALLY, Frank | |
| PARKER, Jamie Anthony | |
| SAKARIA, Lafoaluga Elizabeth | |
| SANDHU, Jas | |
| TENGU, Joy | |
| WAWATAI, Eden |
Ngāruawāhia Community Board (six vacancies)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| AYERS, Jack Hector | |
| FIRTH, Dianne | |
| HOOKER, Keryn Margaret | |
| HUTT, Steve | |
| MORGAN, Dale-Maree | |
| MORGAN, Kiri-Kahurangi | Independent |
| PARQUIST, Angela Gene | |
| RICE, Venessa | |
| SUDHAN, Ganga | Independent |
| SUNNEX, Alicia |
Raglan Community Board (six vacancies)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| AMOORE, Dennis | |
| BAINS, Satnam | |
| DELLER, Eloise | |
| HAMPTON, Peter Geoffrey | |
| HUNTER, Jasmine | |
| LABOYRIE, Nicola | |
| PEARCE, Nick | |
| RAYNER, Chris | |
| WALLIS, Ross Arnold |
Taupiri Community Board (four vacancies)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| AKAROA, Carl | |
| COCUP-HUGHES, Sharnay | Independent |
| LOVELL, Rebecca | Independent |
| MACDONALD, Jimmy | |
| MUNRO, Shaun | |
| SPRAGG, Rosemary Irene Alice |
Tuakau Community Board (six vacancies)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| BETTY, Christopher Owen | |
| COLEMAN, Peter | |
| GEE, Richard | |
| HENDERSON, David | Independent |
| KUMAR, Davendra | Independent |
| MATENA NGATAKI, Rawhiti-Whenua Kanlay | |
| TEMA-LIAPANEKE, Grace | Independent |
| WATSON, Lee |
As there are (for each office) more candidates than there are vacancies to be filled, an election will be held between the listed candidates on Saturday, 11 October 2025, under the First Past the Post electoral system by postal vote.
Elected unopposed
WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCIL
Tai Runga Takiwaa Maaori Ward (one vacancy)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| TURNER, Tilly |
As the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, Tilly TURNER is duly declared an elected member of the Waikato District Council.
Western Districts General Ward (one vacancy)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| EYRE, Carolyn |
As the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, Carolyn EYRE is duly declared an elected member of the Waikato District Council.
Rural-Port Waikato Community Board
North Subdivision (two vacancies)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| FRY, Leah Jane | |
| MURRAY, Trish |
As the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, Leah Jane FRY and Trish MURRAY are duly declared elected members of the Rural-Port Waikato Community Board (North Subdivision).
South Subdivision (two vacancies)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| COKER-GREY, Flee | |
| DAY-TOWNSEND, Jo-Ann Maree |
As the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies Flee COKER-GREY and Jo-Ann Maree DAY-TOWNSEND are duly declared elected members of the Rural-Port Waikato Community Board (South Subdivision).
TE KAUWHATA LICENSING TRUST
Te Kauwhata Licensing Trust (six vacancies)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| BOVAIRD, Scott Alexander | |
| CAIRD, Ross Alexander | |
| SINGH, Mohan | |
| VAN DER STAR, Casey |
As the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, Scott Alexander BOVAIRD, Ross Alexander CAIRD, Mohan SINGH and Casey VAN DER STAR are duly declared elected members of the Te Kauwhata Licensing Trust.
A by-election will be held for the remaining vacancies on 3 March 2026
Order of candidate names
The Waikato District Council has resolved under regulation 31 of the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 to adopt the random order of candidate names to appear on the voting documents.
Issuing of voting documents
Voting documents will be posted to electors from Tuesday, 9 September 2025.
Maaori Wards Poll
Notice is also given under section 65 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, that the Waikato District Council is required to hold a poll on its Maaori wards in conjunction with its 2025 elections. The poll will be held on Saturday, 11 October 2025 under the First Past the Post electoral system by postal vote.
The outcome of the poll will be binding and apply for the 2028 and 2031 triennial elections.
The poll is a vote to KEEP or REMOVE the Waikato District Council’s Maaori wards.
Return of voting documents
Voting documents must be returned not later than noon, Saturday, 11 October 2025 to the electoral officer.
Voting documents can be returned by post or hand delivered at the following locations between Tuesday, 9 September 2025 and Friday, 10 October 2025 during normal business hours, and Saturday, 11 October 2025 between 9.00am – noon:
- Council’s Main Office, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaaruawaahia
- Huntly Office and Library, 142 Main Street, Huntly
- Raglan Office and Library, 7 Bow Street, Raglan
- Tamahere Office, Block C, Level 1, 65 Devine Road, Tamahere
- Te Kauwhata Office and Library, 1 Main Road, Te Kauwhata
- Tuakau Office, 2 Dominion Road, Tuakau.
Council will have other ballot boxes available in the community, for more information please go to website (Link TBC)
Special voting
Special voting in terms of the Local Electoral Act 2001 and the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 may be exercised at the above locations and times. Waikato District Council will also be across the community from 18 September to 8 October with mobile special voting opportunities – please check our website for details of when these will be near you.
A person can apply to enrol as either a residential or ratepayer elector right up to and including Friday, 10 October 2025 – the day before the close of voting.
Dale Ofsoske, Electoral Officer
Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaaruawaahia
6 August 2025
