Candidates in 2025 local elections
The confirmed list of candidates for the 2025 local elections is now available. Contact details are included if the candidate has chosen to make them public. Further contact details may be available upon request for media and election events organisers.
Postal voting opens from Tuesday 9 September to Saturday 11 October 2025. Detailed candidate profiles will be available online from Monday 1 September 2025.
Mayoral candidates - 1 seat
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| COURT, Ann | ||
| RILEY, Joshua | Sovereign | |
| TEPANIA, Moko |
Bay of Islands - Whangaroa General Ward - 3 seats
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| BAMBER, Tyler Ian | Your Voice Our Community | |
| BEAVEN, Stuart | ||
| COURT, Ann | Your Voice Our Community | |
| HUGHES, Geoff | ||
| MCNALLY, Steve | +64274978633 | |
| NATUSCH, Jonathan | Independent | +64212075496 jgnatusch@gmail.com |
| PITCH, Ray | +6421949835 | |
| RILEY, Joshua | Sovereign | |
| SMOLDERS, Davina | ACT Local | davina.smolders@act.org.nz |
| STRATFORD, Kelly Anne | kelly.a.stratford@gmail.com | |
| WILSON, Shell | Your Voice Our Community | |
| YEAGER, Ross George | Independent | caprates2cpi@gmail.com |
Kaikohe - Hokianga General Ward - 1 seat
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| FEYEN, Michael | ||
| VUJCICH, John | +6421983720 Vujcichj@gmail.com |
Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori Ward - 4 seats
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEN, Arohanui Takangaroa | ||
| HALKYARD-HARAWIRA, Hilda | ||
| KAPA, Babe | ||
| KAWITI-JESSOP, Shelly | Independent | |
| KLESKOVIC, Penetaui | ||
| RĀKENA, Tāmati | ||
| RUDKIN, Chicky |
Te Hiku General Ward - 2 seats
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| BAUCKE, Rachel | ||
| BELLAS, Eddie | ||
| FOY, Felicity | Independent | |
| GARDNER, Adele | +64211879985 gardnerjha@xtra.co.nz | |
| KNIGHT, Monty | +64274358388 monty@okahuestate.co.nz | |
| MATTHEWS, John Joseph | Independent | |
| OIEN, Garreth Wayne | garrethoien20@hotmail.com | |
| SHANKS, Mark | Independent | mrwshanks@gmail.com |
| SUBRITZKY, Bill | Independent | +64210778800 sobieski@hotmail.co.nz |
Bay of Islands - Whangaroa Community Board (Kawakawa-Moerewa Subdivision) - 1 seat
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| PIHEMA, Roddy Hapati |
Bay of Islands - Whangaroa Community Board (Kerikeri Subdivision) - 2 seats
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER, Jo | ||
| ANCILLOTTI, Francesca | ||
| HAWKER, Dane |
Bay of Islands - Whangaroa Community Board (Paihia Subdivision) - 1 seat
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| WARD, Belinda | Independent | +64210700761 belinda.ward@xtra.co.nz |
Bay of Islands - Whangaroa Community Board (Russell-Ōpua Subdivision) - 1 seat
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| HINDLE, Jane Hilary Sarah |
Bay of Islands - Whangaroa Community Board (Waipapa Subdivision) - 1 seat
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| BAMBER, Tyler Ian | Your Voice Our Community | |
| SAVAGE, Rob |
Bay of Islands - Whangaroa Community Board (Whangaroa Subdivision) - 1 seat
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| ATAMA, Korey | ||
| GATES, Anne |
Kaikohe - Hokianga Community Board (Kaikohe Subdivision) - 3 seats
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| COURT, Edward | ||
| EDMONDS, Mike | ||
| KINGI, Hana | ||
| MOKARAKA, Scarlet Romaine | scarlet.mokaraka@kairaakau.co.nz | |
| RUDKIN, Chicky | ||
| VAN GAALEN, Kelly | kellyandjaspervg@gmail.com |
Kaikohe - Hokianga Community Board (North Hokianga Subdivision) - 1 seat
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| HOUNG LEE, Ann-Marie | Independent | |
| TE WAKE, Doug | +64275406325 dtewake@doc.govt.nz |
Kaikohe - Hokianga Community Board (South Hokianga Subdivision) - 2 seats
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| MCVEAGH, Jessie | ||
| ORME, Denis | ||
| WILLIAMS, Elyse King |
Te Hiku Community Board (Doubtless Bay Subdivision) - 1 seat
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| BELLAS, Eddie | ||
| RETI, Chev |
Te Hiku Community Baord (Kaitāia Subdivision) - 3 seats
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| BAUCKE, Rachel | ||
| BEATSON, Trevor | ||
| GARDNER, Adele | +64211879985 gardnerja@xtra.co.nz | |
| GRBICH, Roberta | ||
| STEWART, John | john.stewart@nettl.com | |
| TE WAKE, Mike | ||
| WRIGHT, Matt | Independent | matt@mauritau.nz |
Te Hiku Community Board (North Cape Subdivision) - 1 seat
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| AXE, Darren Carl | +6421665553 darrenaxe122@gmail.com | |
| TAAFFE, Krystal-Rose |
Te Hiku Community Board (Whatuwhiwhi Subdivision) - 1 seat
| Name | Affiliation | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| SUBRITZKY, Bill | Independent | +64210778800 sobieski@hotmail.co.nz |