NZ Local Elections 2025

West Coast Regional Council

Grey Constituency
The West Coast 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 seven councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). three councillors will be elected from the Grey  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 West Coast Regional Council election.

Candidates

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Glenys Perkins

Glenys Perkins

Reform

Allan Birchfield

Allan Birchfield

Reform

Brett Cummings

Brett Cummings

Peter Ewen

Peter Ewen

Allan John Rooney

Allan John Rooney

Reform

Colin Smith

Colin Smith

Brendon Russ

Brendon Russ

Brendon Russ

Brendon Russ

Why I'm standing

I am running for the West Coast Regional Council to bring practical engineering expertise and a deep commitment to the region's resilience. I've dedicated my career to protecting communities, as seen in my work on flood mitigation and infrastructure projects. I'm standing to bring clear-headed, no-nonsense leadership that prioritises communities, makes smart use of rates and backs local businesses. My goal is to deliver results, not just talk about them.

About me

I'll be a good elected representative because I'm not just a talker—I'm a doer. I've spent 27 years as a civil engineer and project manager, dedicated to protecting the region from natural hazards. I'm known for delivering projects on time and on budget, and I'll bring that same commitment to the council table. My focus is on practical, no-nonsense leadership that puts the community and economy ahead of red tape.

My priorities
  1. Improve flood resilience to protect communities and infrastructure from natural disasters.
  2. Ensure financial responsibility by making every dollar of rates work hard for the community.
  3. Champion local businesses to ensure jobs and economic benefits stay within the West Coast.
Residence

Paroa, Greymouth

Age

51

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Why I'm standing

I am running for the West Coast Regional Council to bring practical engineering expertise and a deep commitment to the region's resilience. I've dedicated my career to protecting communities, as seen in my work on flood mitigation and infrastructure projects. I'm standing to bring clear-headed, no-nonsense leadership that prioritises communities, makes smart use of rates and backs local businesses. My goal is to deliver results, not just talk about them.

About me

I'll be a good elected representative because I'm not just a talker—I'm a doer. I've spent 27 years as a civil engineer and project manager, dedicated to protecting the region from natural hazards. I'm known for delivering projects on time and on budget, and I'll bring that same commitment to the council table. My focus is on practical, no-nonsense leadership that puts the community and economy ahead of red tape.

My priorities
  1. Improve flood resilience to protect communities and infrastructure from natural disasters.
  2. Ensure financial responsibility by making every dollar of rates work hard for the community.
  3. Champion local businesses to ensure jobs and economic benefits stay within the West Coast.
Residence

Paroa, Greymouth

Age

51

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