ACT Local has selected Damon Fox an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) clinician and community advocate, as its candidate for the Kaitake-Ngāmotu Ward in the upcoming New Plymouth District Council election.

Raised in Taranaki by a solo mother on a benefit, Damon understands firsthand the challenges many families face. Through hard work and determination, he overcame those early struggles and now works as an addictions practitioner, helping others turn their lives around. His lived experience gives him a deep understanding of what drives meaningful, lasting change; a perspective he’s determined to bring into local politics. Damon is standing to deliver practical leadership, community-focused solutions, and real-world insight to council decision-making.

“In an environment where left-wing ideology has become the norm, it’s time to take a stand. No more wasteful spending on things we don’t need. No more race-based voting or obsession with identity. I’m standing to hold the line for what’s right, something sorely lacking in our current council.” – Damon Fox

Earlier this year, ACT New Zealand announced it would be standing Common Sense Candidates for local government for the first time — after hearing from New Zealanders across the country who are sick of rising rates, ballooning budgets, and councils that ignore the basics while chasing ideological vanity projects.

When you vote ACT Local, you know what you're getting:

• Fixing the basics
• Cutting the waste
• Ending race-based politics
• Restoring accountability

ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton says:

“ACT Local candidates are community-minded Kiwis who’ve had enough of wasteful councils treating ratepayers like ATMs. It’s time to take control on behalf of ratepayers — to restore accountability and deliver real value for money. ACT Local is about getting the basics right: maintaining roads, keeping streets clean, and respecting the people who pay the bills. Our candidates won’t divide people by race or get distracted by climate vanity projects. They’re here to serve, not lecture." – Cameron Luxton

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