NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Hamilton

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 Hamilton City Council mayoral election.

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Rachel Karalus

Rachel Karalus

Independent

Tim Macindoe

Tim Macindoe

Independent

John McDonald

John McDonald

Dave Taylor

Dave Taylor

Roma Tupaea-Warren

Roma Tupaea-Warren

New Zealand Constitution Party

Rudi Du Plooy

Rudi Du Plooy

Guy Wayne Temoni-Syme

Guy Wayne Temoni-Syme

Roger Stratford

Roger Stratford

Lily Carrington

Lily Carrington

Animal Justice Party Aotearoa New Zealand

Sarah Thomson

Sarah Thomson

Independent

Maria Huata

Maria Huata

Jack Gielen

Jack Gielen

The Peoples Voice

Sarah Thomson

Independent

| Hamilton West Ward Councillor

Sarah Thomson

Independent

| Hamilton West Ward Councillor

Why I'm standing

We face tough financial challenges and need solutions-focused leadership committed to working smarter to save residents money rather than cutting services people rely on.

About me

I bring proven leadership as chair of the city's growth committee, have served as a West Ward councillor for six years, and was formerly a lawyer. I'm approachable, I work hard, listen and collaborate. I'm focused on finding solutions, and have a track record of working with others to turn ideas into action.

My priorities
  1. Protect valuable community services like libraries, parks, pools and City Safe patrols.
  2. Expand shared services with other councils and deliver services in house to save money.
  3. Ensure water infrastructure is fit for the future and supports the housing needed.
Current role

Hamilton West Ward Councillor

Residence

Hamilton Central

Age

34

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Why I'm standing

We face tough financial challenges and need solutions-focused leadership committed to working smarter to save residents money rather than cutting services people rely on.

About me

I bring proven leadership as chair of the city's growth committee, have served as a West Ward councillor for six years, and was formerly a lawyer. I'm approachable, I work hard, listen and collaborate. I'm focused on finding solutions, and have a track record of working with others to turn ideas into action.

My priorities
  1. Protect valuable community services like libraries, parks, pools and City Safe patrols.
  2. Expand shared services with other councils and deliver services in house to save money.
  3. Ensure water infrastructure is fit for the future and supports the housing needed.
Current role

Hamilton West Ward Councillor

Residence

Hamilton Central

Age

34

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