NZ Local Elections 2025

Ruapehu District Council

Ruapehu General Ward

The Ruapehu 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). six councillors will be elected from the Ruapehu 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 Ruapehu District Council election.

Candidates

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Rabbit Nottage

Sophie Stockbridge

Clear budgets. Honest leadership.

Rodger Baker

Vibrant Ruapehu

Peter Zimmer

Rhonda Kingston

Robyn Gram

Luke Pepper

Brenda Ralph

John Chapman

IT TAKES A TEAM

Nicoleen Wessels

Independent

Elaine Reed

Affiliation Pending Approval

Viv Hoeta

Elise Te Hau Whakaheke Adams

Gary Griffin-Chappel

John Chapman

IT TAKES A TEAM

John Chapman

IT TAKES A TEAM

Why I'm standing

I am concerned we need a more holistic and collegial approach to our governance that works across our administration, councillors, community boards, iwi and the community at large that hopefully will bring us all closer together and deliver effective and affordable services to our district.

About me

I have a commitment to service as a rural firefighter, chair of my local community group and a two-term community board member.

My priorities

Bridge the gap between administration and governance.
Bring about open, efficient and affordable service delivery.
Find funding streams for the council that are not rate-dependent.

Residence

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Why I'm standing

About me

I have a commitment to service as a rural firefighter, chair of my local community group and a two-term community board member.

My priorities

Bridge the gap between administration and governance.
Bring about open, efficient and affordable service delivery.
Find funding streams for the council that are not rate-dependent.

Residence

Raetihi

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