NZ Local Elections 2025

Ōtorohanga District Council

Rangiātea Māori Ward
The Ōtorohanga 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 Rangiātea 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 Ōtorohanga District Council election.

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Maxine Morgan-Wind

Maxine Morgan-Wind

Independent

Thomas Tai

Thomas Tai

Wikitōria Tāne

Wikitōria Tāne

Jaimee Tamaki

Jaimee Tamaki

Tennille Kete

Tennille Kete

Wikitōria Tāne

Wikitōria Tāne

Why I'm standing

I believe I have the skills and experience to contribute in a positive way. I have an extensive network of iwi and council networks throughout the Waikato Region. In the last six years I have worked to support council to engage with manawhenua and iwi in a meaningful way that encourages Māori participation in its processes.

About me

I am a local business owner, hold governance portfolios and I project manage taiao restoration projects. I am involved in kaupapa that focus on restoration and protection of the environment and our local history. Many council decisions impact in some way on people and environment. With succession in mind the principle I engage in decision making regardless of subject is 'do no harm', 'do the least harm' to ensure preservation of the environment.

My priorities
  1. Prioritise restoration and protection of our taiao and waterways.
  2. Maintain meaningful engagement with manawhenua and iwi to encourage participation in council processes.
  3. Retain Māori wards. Regardless of the result of the referendum, priorities one and two remain true.
Residence

Haerehuka

Age

63

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Why I'm standing

I believe I have the skills and experience to contribute in a positive way. I have an extensive network of iwi and council networks throughout the Waikato Region. In the last six years I have worked to support council to engage with manawhenua and iwi in a meaningful way that encourages Māori participation in its processes.

About me

I am a local business owner, hold governance portfolios and I project manage taiao restoration projects. I am involved in kaupapa that focus on restoration and protection of the environment and our local history. Many council decisions impact in some way on people and environment. With succession in mind the principle I engage in decision making regardless of subject is 'do no harm', 'do the least harm' to ensure preservation of the environment.

My priorities
  1. Prioritise restoration and protection of our taiao and waterways.
  2. Maintain meaningful engagement with manawhenua and iwi to encourage participation in council processes.
  3. Retain Māori wards. Regardless of the result of the referendum, priorities one and two remain true.
Residence

Haerehuka

Age

63

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