Media Release: Monday 15 August 2016

Council contenders put their best feet forward

33 people have thrown their hats in the ring as candidates in the upcoming elections for Horowhenua District Council and Foxton Community Board.

This includes four nominations for Mayor, 22 nominations for Councillors and seven nominations for Foxton Community Board.

Deputy Electoral Officer Ian Tate says he is pleased with the level of interest from the community.

Local Government New Zealand’s Vote2016 campaign aims for a nationwide life in voter turnout in local elections to more than 50 per cent – a first since the 1980s.

The national Vote2016 campaign will showcase the value local government provides to communities across the country, with a strong focus on inspiring more New Zealanders to vote.

Voting papers will be sent out from 16 September 2016 and must be received by the council before midday on Election Day, 8 October 2016.

Candidates for Horowhenua District Council 2016 Triennial Elections:

Mayor (1 vacancy)

Matt Clark
Brendan Duffy
Michael Feyen (Independent)
Anne Hunt

Kere Kere Ward (2 vacancies)
Ross Brannigan
Neville Gimblett
John Girling (Independent)
Anne Hunt
Christina Paton
Hannah Street

Miranui Ward (1 vacancy)
Ross Campbell
Craig (Ernie) Timms

Levin Ward (5 vacancies)
Corke, Chris
Vivi Deighton (Independent)
Barry Judd
Victoria Kaye-Simmons
Paul King (Independent)
Jo Mason
Tony Rush
Piri-Hira Tukapua
Chontelle Van Hagen
Bernie Wanden

Waiopehu Ward (2 vacancies)
Wayne Bishop
Malcolm Hadlum
Christine Mitchell
Judy Webby

Foxton Community Board (5 Vacancies)
David Allan
John Girling (Independent)
Jenny Lundie (Independent)
Tricia Metcalf
David Roache
Janine Smart
Amanda Street

ENDS

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