NZ Local Elections 2025

Waikato Regional Council

Hamilton General Constituency
The Waikato Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). four councillors will be elected from the Hamilton constituency. 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 Regional Council election.

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Jennifer Nickel

Jennifer Nickel

Pamela Chiles

Pamela Chiles

Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes

Angela Strange

Angela Strange

Bala Tikkisetty

Bala Tikkisetty

Phillip Westwood

Phillip Westwood

Ben Dunbar-Smith

Ben Dunbar-Smith

Bruce Clarkson

Bruce Clarkson

Henry Penny

Henry Penny

Robin Ratcliffe

Robin Ratcliffe

Bruce Clarkson

Deputy Chair, Waikato Regional Council

Bruce Clarkson

Deputy Chair, Waikato Regional Council

Why I'm standing

There are many challenging issues confronting the Waikato and New Zealand at present. Having served one term on Waikato Regional Council (WRC), I want to continue to push for WRC achieving its full potential. I seek to use my skills and expertise more effectively to help us take a more collaborative evidence-based approach to the challenges ahead. I want to focus on outcomes which ensure we do not compromise future generations' inheritance and wellbeing.

About me

My background in environmental science is highly relevant to the regional councillor role, with more than 40 years of experience working at the interface of research, policy and practice. I have a strong track record of helping community groups and iwi to achieve their aspirations in sustaining our land, water and environment.

My priorities
  1. Achieve sustainability in all aspects of life: environmental, economic, social and cultural.
  2. Reverse decline of biodiversity and associated ecosystem services.
  3. Mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Current role

Deputy Chair, Waikato Regional Council

Residence

Chedworth, Hamilton 3210

Age

76

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Why I'm standing

There are many challenging issues confronting the Waikato and New Zealand at present. Having served one term on Waikato Regional Council (WRC), I want to continue to push for WRC achieving its full potential. I seek to use my skills and expertise more effectively to help us take a more collaborative evidence-based approach to the challenges ahead. I want to focus on outcomes which ensure we do not compromise future generations' inheritance and wellbeing.

About me

My background in environmental science is highly relevant to the regional councillor role, with more than 40 years of experience working at the interface of research, policy and practice. I have a strong track record of helping community groups and iwi to achieve their aspirations in sustaining our land, water and environment.

My priorities
  1. Achieve sustainability in all aspects of life: environmental, economic, social and cultural.
  2. Reverse decline of biodiversity and associated ecosystem services.
  3. Mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Current role

Deputy Chair, Waikato Regional Council

Residence

Chedworth, Hamilton 3210

Age

76

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