NZ Local Elections 2025

Hamilton City Council

West General Ward
The Hamilton City 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 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). six councillors will be elected from the West 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 Hamilton City Council election.

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Graeme Mead

Graeme Mead

Independent

Mesh Macdonald

Mesh Macdonald

Allan James McKie

Allan James McKie

Angela O'Leary

Angela O'Leary

Independent

Nidhita Gosai

Nidhita Gosai

ACT Local

Dave Taylor

Dave Taylor

Sarah Thomson

Sarah Thomson

Independent

Emma Pike

Emma Pike

Independent

Paul Alforque

Paul Alforque

Roderick John Young

Roderick John Young

Mark Alexander Flyger

Mark Alexander Flyger

Geoff Taylor

Geoff Taylor

Michael West

Michael West

Louise Hutt

Louise Hutt

Matthew James Peter Beveridge

Matthew James Peter Beveridge

Independent

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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