NZ Local Elections 2025

Kaipara District Council

Otamatea Ward
The Kaipara 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Otamatea ward. 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 Kaipara District Council election.

Candidates

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Joel Bouzaid

Joel Bouzaid

Mark Gregory Vincent

Mark Gregory Vincent

Mike Schimanski

Mike Schimanski

Independent

Fiona Kemp

Fiona Kemp

Stephen Wood

Stephen Wood

Denise Anne Rogers

Denise Anne Rogers

Roger James Billington

Roger James Billington

ACT Local

Denise Anne Rogers

Denise Anne Rogers

Why I'm standing

I believe I can offer strong representation for the people of Otamatea. I will listen to concerns and follow up. I have good financial sense and commonsense, both of which I feel are important for ensuring ratepayers are getting value for rates paid.

About me

I care about our community, my family are fifth generation in Kaipara. I have a can-do practical attitude. I have sound financial experience having run my own successful business for over 20 years. I have the mindset that council is there to work for the ratepayers. I work well with people from all backgrounds which I believe is a key to success.

My priorities
  1. Ensure ratepayers money is not being wasted and ensure we are getting bang for our buck.
  2. Push to keep rates down and prevent people being pushed out due to unaffordable rates.
  3. Ensure the essentials are being done right and communication to and from council is effective.
Residence

Maungaturoto

Age

43

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Why I'm standing

I believe I can offer strong representation for the people of Otamatea. I will listen to concerns and follow up. I have good financial sense and commonsense, both of which I feel are important for ensuring ratepayers are getting value for rates paid.

About me

I care about our community, my family are fifth generation in Kaipara. I have a can-do practical attitude. I have sound financial experience having run my own successful business for over 20 years. I have the mindset that council is there to work for the ratepayers. I work well with people from all backgrounds which I believe is a key to success.

My priorities
  1. Ensure ratepayers money is not being wasted and ensure we are getting bang for our buck.
  2. Push to keep rates down and prevent people being pushed out due to unaffordable rates.
  3. Ensure the essentials are being done right and communication to and from council is effective.
Residence

Maungaturoto

Age

43

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