NZ Local Elections 2025

Waikato District Council

Tuakau-Pōkeno General Ward
The Waikato 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Tuakau-Pōkeno 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 Waikato District Council election.

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Vern Reeve

Vern Reeve

Fabio Sergio Mhawukeli Rodrigues

Fabio Sergio Mhawukeli Rodrigues

Independent

Stephanie Henderson

Stephanie Henderson

Kandi Ngataki

Kandi Ngataki

Independent

Bronwyn Heath

Bronwyn Heath

Independent

Stephanie Henderson

Tuakau Community Board Member

Stephanie Henderson

Tuakau Community Board Member

Why I'm standing

I'm standing for election as I believe our community deserves a council that focuses on core business first – roads, infrastructure, essential services – backed by meaningful consultation and sourcing the best providers at a cost ratepayers can afford.

About me

I have had years of governance experience, currently a member of the Tuakau Community Board, previously a two-term councillor, a bean counter by trade, I am committed to fiscal prudence, transparency and making sure the community voice is heard.

My priorities
  1. Ensure that consultation is true and meaningful and that the community is being listened to.
  2. Align any rate increases with the minimum wage increase rather than the rate of inflation.
  3. Address council debt.
Current role

Tuakau Community Board Member

Residence

Rural Tuakau

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Why I'm standing

I'm standing for election as I believe our community deserves a council that focuses on core business first – roads, infrastructure, essential services – backed by meaningful consultation and sourcing the best providers at a cost ratepayers can afford.

About me

I have had years of governance experience, currently a member of the Tuakau Community Board, previously a two-term councillor, a bean counter by trade, I am committed to fiscal prudence, transparency and making sure the community voice is heard.

My priorities
  1. Ensure that consultation is true and meaningful and that the community is being listened to.
  2. Align any rate increases with the minimum wage increase rather than the rate of inflation.
  3. Address council debt.
Current role

Tuakau Community Board Member

Residence

Rural Tuakau

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