Nominations have closed for the 2025 triennial local authority elections. Listed below are details of the confirmed candidates for Horowhenua District Council.
Where elections are required, they will be conducted by postal voting using the First Past the Post electoral system. Voting will open on Tuesday 9 September 2025 and will close at 12 noon on Saturday 11 October 2025.
| Mayoralty (1 Vacancy) |
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| TAMIHANA, Justin |
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| WANDEN, Bernie |
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| Kere Kere General Ward (2 Vacancies) |
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| ALLAN, David |
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| CHAMBERS, Trevor James |
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| FOX, Nola |
Work together for thriving communities |
| RUSSELL, Brett |
Greater Together, Nui Ake Tahi |
| TAMIHANA, Justin |
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| Miranui General Ward (1 Vacancy) |
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| CONWAY, Susan |
Independent |
| OLSEN, Paul |
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| Levin General Ward (5 Vacancies) |
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| BARKER, Mike |
Independent |
| BOLD, Viv |
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| CAMPBELL, Don |
Independent |
| COLLIS, Tony |
Independent |
| FINAU MCKAY, Catriona |
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| GRIMSTONE, Clint |
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HEKE, Keremihana
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| LANG, Avril |
Independent |
| MASOE, Jane |
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| MASON, Jo |
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| MITCHELL-KOUTTAB, Katrina |
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| STEVENSON, Glen |
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| THOMPSON, André |
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| YOUNG, Alan |
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| Waiopehu General Ward (2 Vacancies) |
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| ECCLES, Bruce |
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| GRAY, Morgan |
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| JENNINGS, Sam |
Real Representation. Right Choice. |
| OKANO, Dan |
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| RANGINUI, William |
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| WEBBY, Judy |
Independent |
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| Horowhenua (Māori) Ward (2 Vacancies) |
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| HORI TE PA, Nina |
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| KETU, Lani Te Raukura |
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| O'CARROLL, Troy |
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| TAHIWI, Kelly |
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| Te Awahou Foxton Community Board (5 Vacancies) |
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| BRANNIGAN, Ross |
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| CHAMBERS, Trevor James |
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| DAVY, Jason |
Independent |
| GALEA, Susan |
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| ROACHE, David |
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| RUSSELL, Brett |
Greater Together, Nui Ake Tahi |
| SANSON, Judy |
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| TUROA, Hayden |
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| WAKEFIELD, Irene |
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Māori Ward Poll - Horowhenua District Council
A poll will be held in conjunction with the above elections to confirm whether Horowhenua District Council electors wish to keep or remove the Māori Ward as part of Horowhenua District Council’s representation structure. The outcome of the poll is binding and will determine whether a Māori Ward will be retained for the Horowhenua District Council elections in 2028 and 2031. The First Past the Post (FPP) Electoral System will be used for this poll.
Enrolment and Special Voting Arrangements
Horowhenua District Council residential electors who are not listed on the final electoral roll for these elections can enrol up to 5pm on Friday 10 October 2025 by calling 0800 36 76 56, visiting the Electoral Commission website vote.nz, by texting your name and address to 3676 to get a form sent to you or by email request to enquiries@elections.govt.nz.
Horowhenua District Council ratepayers who are not listed on the final electoral roll for these elections can obtain an enrolment form from the Horowhenua District Council Office, 126 Oxford Street, Levin and enrol up to 5pm on Friday 10 October 2025. Online applications for ratepayer elector registration can also be made at electionz.com/ratepayer.
Special voting documents will be available during normal office hours from Tuesday 9 September to Friday 10 October and between 9am and 12 noon, Saturday 11 October 2025 from the Horowhenua District Council Office, 126 Oxford Street, Levin
Warwick Lampp
Electoral Officer – Horowhenua District Council
PO Box 3138 Christchurch 8140
iro@electionz.com
0800 666 048