2025 Local Elections

Rotorua District Council

Te Ipu Wai Auraki General Ward
The Rotorua District 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). six councillors will be elected from the Te Ipu Wai Auraki ward. 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 Rotorua District Council election.

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Mathew Doidge

Mathew Doidge

Rahul Sethi

Rahul Sethi

Ben Sandford

Ben Sandford

Jenny Chapman

Jenny Chapman

Mariana Morrison

Mariana Morrison

Takeina Fraser

Takeina Fraser

Richard Collins

Richard Collins

Jared Adams

Jared Adams

Ryan Gray

Ryan Gray

Don Paterson

Don Paterson

Philly Angus

Philly Angus

Neville Raethel

Neville Raethel

Jason Monahan

Jason Monahan

Brendan Davis

Brendan Davis

Frank (The Tank) Grapl

Frank (The Tank) Grapl

Gregg Brown

Gregg Brown

Sandra Kai Fong

Sandra Kai Fong

Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Pam Neilson

Pam Neilson

Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien

Fisher Wang

Fisher Wang

Reynold John Macpherson

Reynold John Macpherson

Brendan Davis

Brendan Davis

Why I'm standing

I am passionate about Rotorua. Six years ago there was hardly any homelessness. Three years ago somewhat but now homelessness is out of control. This council and government need to be accountable for what has happened here and that includes our debt. If you want to get our city back I am your man vote Davis for council.

About me

I have thirty years experience in the tourism business. I am a people person, honest, committed, hard working and want to make a difference for the good of all the residents of Rotorua. I am a logical and practical thinker not afraid to ask the hard questions and I get the results.

My priorities
  1. Cap rates as residents are not a bank and rates have gone up far too much for too long.
  2. Tackle homelessness with a multiple long-term plan and real solutions with no more sticky plasters.
  3. Ensure people feel safe in the city and increase tourist numbers for a thriving city.
Residence

Springfield

Age

62

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Why I'm standing

I am passionate about Rotorua. Six years ago there was hardly any homelessness. Three years ago somewhat but now homelessness is out of control. This council and government need to be accountable for what has happened here and that includes our debt. If you want to get our city back I am your man vote Davis for council.

About me

I have thirty years experience in the tourism business. I am a people person, honest, committed, hard working and want to make a difference for the good of all the residents of Rotorua. I am a logical and practical thinker not afraid to ask the hard questions and I get the results.

My priorities
  1. Cap rates as residents are not a bank and rates have gone up far too much for too long.
  2. Tackle homelessness with a multiple long-term plan and real solutions with no more sticky plasters.
  3. Ensure people feel safe in the city and increase tourist numbers for a thriving city.
Residence

Springfield

Age

62

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