NZ Local Elections 2025

Whanganui District Council

Whanganui General Ward
The Whanganui 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). ten councillors will be elected from the Whanganui 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 Whanganui District Council election.

Candidates

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Philippa Baker-Hogan

Philippa Baker-Hogan

Ratepayer & Sport Focused

Rob Vinsen

Rob Vinsen

Ratepayer Focused

Awhi Haenga

Awhi Haenga

Michael Law

Michael Law

Independent

Kate Joblin

Kate Joblin

Independent

Azian Z.

Azian Z.

Real Solutions for Whanganui

Ross Fallen

Ross Fallen

Independent

Mike Hos

Mike Hos

A voice for our city’s future

Tony Sundman

Tony Sundman

Tracey Jarman

Tracey Jarman

Rates & Community Focused

Peter Oskam

Peter Oskam

Community before Coin

Michael Organ

Michael Organ

Whanganui First

Julian Emmett

Julian Emmett

Gregory McPhee

Gregory McPhee

Charlotte Melser

Charlotte Melser

Independent

Jay Rerekura

Jay Rerekura

Sandra Isobel Kyle

Sandra Isobel Kyle

Animal Justice Party of Aotearoa NZ

Josh Chandulal-Mackay

Josh Chandulal-Mackay

A New Generation of Leadership

Scott Phillips

Scott Phillips

Every cent counts, every voice matters

Glenda Brown

Glenda Brown

Independent

Rob Oscroft

Rob Oscroft

Focus Whanganui

Jason Bardell

Jason Bardell

Back to Basics

Robin Westley

Robin Westley

Independent

Glenda Brown

Independent

| Elected member of council

Glenda Brown

Independent

| Elected member of council

Why I'm standing

I have just completed my first term. I believe it would be a disservice to the ratepayer if I did not stand again, given I now have a pretty good understanding of local government.

About me

I have local business experience as well as community involvement over the years. My values and focus areas are on my website. I believe as a community we can join together to make this an even better region that thrives in the future.

My priorities
  1. Support business to create flourishing successful businesses that provide jobs and services.
  2. Champion community as it is at the heart of any successful region.
  3. Retain a regional voice that is important for the viability of the region.
Current role

Elected member of council

Residence

Whanganui

Age

60

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Why I'm standing

I have just completed my first term. I believe it would be a disservice to the ratepayer if I did not stand again, given I now have a pretty good understanding of local government.

About me

I have local business experience as well as community involvement over the years. My values and focus areas are on my website. I believe as a community we can join together to make this an even better region that thrives in the future.

My priorities
  1. Support business to create flourishing successful businesses that provide jobs and services.
  2. Champion community as it is at the heart of any successful region.
  3. Retain a regional voice that is important for the viability of the region.
Current role

Elected member of council

Residence

Whanganui

Age

60

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