2025 Local Elections

Gisborne District Council

Tairāwhiti General Ward
The Gisborne District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). eight councillors will be elected from the Tairāwhiti ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Gisborne District Council election.

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Marcel Archibald Campbell

Marcel Archibald Campbell

Teddy Thompson

Teddy Thompson

Jodie John Curtis

Jodie John Curtis

Gazza McKenzie

Gazza McKenzie

Darin Brown

Darin Brown

Jono Samson

Jono Samson

Andy Cranston

Andy Cranston

Jordan Walker

Jordan Walker

Blake Neil Webb

Blake Neil Webb

Larry Foster

Larry Foster

Rob Telfer

Rob Telfer

Samuel Oak Vette Gibson

Samuel Oak Vette Gibson

Ian George Procter

Ian George Procter

Colin Alder

Colin Alder

Jeremy Muir

Jeremy Muir

Grant Brown

Grant Brown

Ian James Allan

Ian James Allan

Debbie Gregory

Debbie Gregory

Alexandra Boros

Alexandra Boros

Debbie Gregory

Gisborne District Council general ward councillor

Debbie Gregory

Gisborne District Council general ward councillor

Why I'm standing

I am standing for my third term. I now have a great handle on governance, how council works and how I can make a positive impact. I also love Gisborne and have grandchildren here, so every decision is future based.

About me

I have lived here most of my life and was a journalist here for 15 years, including seven years as chief reporter, giving me a great grasp on the place and issues here. I have held previous roles in community groups and served six years on the Gisborne District Council, giving me a solid foundation.

My priorities
  1. Establish a recycling centre and introduce better systems for waste because we have a massive waste problem.
  2. Manage ratepayer funds prudently and ensure the council sticks to core council work.
  3. Investigate another water source for resilience with drinking water for the city.
Current role

Gisborne District Council general ward councillor

Before politics

Journalist

Residence

Gisborne

Age

59

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for my third term. I now have a great handle on governance, how council works and how I can make a positive impact. I also love Gisborne and have grandchildren here, so every decision is future based.

About me

I have lived here most of my life and was a journalist here for 15 years, including seven years as chief reporter, giving me a great grasp on the place and issues here. I have held previous roles in community groups and served six years on the Gisborne District Council, giving me a solid foundation.

My priorities
  1. Establish a recycling centre and introduce better systems for waste because we have a massive waste problem.
  2. Manage ratepayer funds prudently and ensure the council sticks to core council work.
  3. Investigate another water source for resilience with drinking water for the city.
Current role

Gisborne District Council general ward councillor

Before politics

Journalist

Residence

Gisborne

Age

59

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