NZ Local Elections 2025

Ōreti Community Board

Midlands Subdivision
The Ōreti Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Southland District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of eight members: seven members elected by voters, including Four members from your area, and one member from the Southland District council. 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 Ōreti Community Board election.

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Brian Somerville

Brian Somerville

Ross Thomson

Ross Thomson

Steve Turton

Steve Turton

Sue Allison

Sue Allison

Blair Irwin

Blair Irwin

Sue Allison

Sue Allison

Why I'm standing

I stand as a candidate to ensure that a simplistic, commonsense approach is no longer a money train or talk fest. What our community values and needs the most should be attended to in a timely, cost-effective manner.

About me

I enjoy advocating for my beliefs and hold a strong stance for the rural community knowing I can make a difference. This in turn has enhanced my knowledge base, contacts and skill sets. Enthusiasm, determination, honesty, and questioning are all attributes that get me noticed.

My priorities
  1. Investigate prior 18 months' actions, enabling informed decisions and strategic plan moving forward.
  2. Support community concerns around flood protection including river management and Section 73 of the RMA.
  3. Protect community, support local, encourage growth and explore the historic precincts potential.
Residence

Drummond

Age

61

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Why I'm standing

I stand as a candidate to ensure that a simplistic, commonsense approach is no longer a money train or talk fest. What our community values and needs the most should be attended to in a timely, cost-effective manner.

About me

I enjoy advocating for my beliefs and hold a strong stance for the rural community knowing I can make a difference. This in turn has enhanced my knowledge base, contacts and skill sets. Enthusiasm, determination, honesty, and questioning are all attributes that get me noticed.

My priorities
  1. Investigate prior 18 months' actions, enabling informed decisions and strategic plan moving forward.
  2. Support community concerns around flood protection including river management and Section 73 of the RMA.
  3. Protect community, support local, encourage growth and explore the historic precincts potential.
Residence

Drummond

Age

61

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