NZ Local Elections 2025

Carterton District Council

The Carterton 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 eight councillors and the mayor. 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 Carterton District Council election.

Candidates

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Simon Casey

Independent

Simon Peacock

Peter Veltkamp

Rachel Round

Steve Cretney

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Grace Ayling

Philip Holland

Dale Scott

Independent

Lou Newman

Independent

Jane Burns

Independent

John Futter

Independent

Ben Laybourn

Independent

Stephen Foothead

Steve Laurence

Joshua Groot

Steven Gallon

Brian Deller

Independent

Haley Malcolm

Carterton Born and Raised

John Futter

Independent

John Futter

Independent

Why I'm standing

I am standing for council as I believe I have the skills to help make Carterton a better place.

About me

I am a semi-retired engineer and now have time to devote to my community.

My priorities

Focus on water security into the future.
Improve access to and from Wellington, ie an alternative to the present Rimutaka Hill Road.
Keep council spending within limits so that rates do not rise faster than inflation.

Before politics

Engineer

Residence

Waingawa

Age

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for council as I believe I have the skills to help make Carterton a better place.

About me

I am a semi-retired engineer and now have time to devote to my community.

My priorities

Focus on water security into the future.
Improve access to and from Wellington, ie an alternative to the present Rimutaka Hill Road.
Keep council spending within limits so that rates do not rise faster than inflation.

Before politics

Engineer

Residence

Waingawa

Age

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