2025 Local Elections

Invercargill City Council

The Invercargill City 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. 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 Invercargill City Council election.

Candidates

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Marcus Lush

Marcus Lush

Terry King

Terry King

Darren Ludlow

Darren Ludlow

Jay Coote

Jay Coote

David Meades

David Meades

Chris Dawson

Chris Dawson

Steve Broad

Steve Broad

Ian Pottinger

Ian Pottinger

Andrea De Vries

Andrea De Vries

Karl Herman

Karl Herman

Amanda Laurie

Amanda Laurie

Pania Coote

Pania Coote

Noel Peterson

Noel Peterson

Dan O'Connell

Dan O'Connell

Carol Jasperse

Carol Jasperse

Grant Dermody

Grant Dermody

Allan Arnold

Allan Arnold

Ian Reeves

Ian Reeves

Lynley McKerrow

Lynley McKerrow

Ria Bond

Ria Bond

Tom Morton

Tom Morton

Barry Stewart

Barry Stewart

Tony Van Der Lem

Tony Van Der Lem

Trish Boyle

Trish Boyle

Carl Heenan

Carl Heenan

Alex Crackett

Alex Crackett

Lisa Tou McNaughton

Lisa Tou McNaughton

Darren Ludlow

Councillor

Darren Ludlow

Councillor

Why I'm standing

I believe my experience on council is an asset, helping new councillors come to terms with their responsibilities and how the systems work, but also listening to their ideas and supporting them to achieve their objectives. I have experience with an open mind.

About me

I want to ensure people have a fair process, even if they don't get what they are seeking. I've led our hearings and district licensing committees for a number of years and am looking to mentor our next group of leaders in these fields.

My priorities
  1. Focus on fair and open decision-making across all responsibilities.
  2. Mentor new councillors to be the best in their roles, understanding their responsibilities.
  3. Lead developing a regional spatial plan that gets good outcomes for Invercargill.
Current role

Councillor

Residence

Waikiwi

Age

60

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Why I'm standing

I believe my experience on council is an asset, helping new councillors come to terms with their responsibilities and how the systems work, but also listening to their ideas and supporting them to achieve their objectives. I have experience with an open mind.

About me

I want to ensure people have a fair process, even if they don't get what they are seeking. I've led our hearings and district licensing committees for a number of years and am looking to mentor our next group of leaders in these fields.

My priorities
  1. Focus on fair and open decision-making across all responsibilities.
  2. Mentor new councillors to be the best in their roles, understanding their responsibilities.
  3. Lead developing a regional spatial plan that gets good outcomes for Invercargill.
Current role

Councillor

Residence

Waikiwi

Age

60

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