Russell-Ōpua subdivision

Get to know the candidate standing for Bay of Islands - Whangaroa community board (Russell-Opua subdivision).

Each candidate is presented with their name, their affiliation, a personal profile statement, and a photo or introductory video (if supplied).

These are provided to help you better understand who is running and what they stand for.

The  voting period is from 9 September  to  11 October midday.

See the profiles of other candidates running for the 2025 local election

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HINDLE, Jane Hilary Sarah

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Candidate statement:

Tēnā koe, I'm Jane Hindle and have served as your community Councillor for the last 3 years. We have achieved a lot together and I am seeking your support to serve you and our community for another 3-year term.
I have lived in Kororāreka Russell for 25 years and have a strong community and business background.  I’ve been involved in various community activities including 18 years as a volunteer ambulance officer, Chair of the Business Association and spent 25 years with the R. Tucker Thompson setting up and running the Sail Training Trust. I'm a Chartered member of the Institute of Directors and have held governance positions on the boards of Enterprise Northland, the Telecommunications Association NZ, Kororāreka Marae, Northtec, Russell Museum and Kororāreka Russell Wharf Trust. I'm the current Russell Ōpua Community Board representative and am happy, with your support, to have the opportunity to serve another term.