NZ Local Elections 2025

Environment Southland

Invercargill-Rakiura Constituency

Environment Southland is the regional council for Southland. It makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 12 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). six councillors will be elected from the Invercargill-Rakiura constituency. 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 Environment Southland election.

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Rob Te Maiharoa

Eric Roy

Geoffrey Young

Maurice Rodway

Phil Morrison

Annette Trent

Independent

Nick Perham

Independent

Joshua Cumberland

Nathan Surendran

Honesty, Responsibility, Resilience

Lyndal Ludlow

Independent

Roger Hodson

Independent

Joshua Cumberland

Why I'm standing

The current government model is not serving us, and it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it.

About me

My professional background is in water engineering and I have over a decade of experience dedicated to river management. I can offer solutions, and hold the council accountable for poor performance.

My priorities

Unite and build a community-driven model for regional governance.
Focus on simple solutions for river and land management.
Reduce debt and resist regulations from central government.

Residence

Mataura Island

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Why I'm standing

The current government model is not serving us, and it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it.

About me

My professional background is in water engineering and I have over a decade of experience dedicated to river management. I can offer solutions, and hold the council accountable for poor performance.

My priorities

Unite and build a community-driven model for regional governance.
Focus on simple solutions for river and land management.
Reduce debt and resist regulations from central government.

Residence

Mataura Island

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