There will be a planned water shutdown to the Homestead Road area on Tuesday 27 October. Customers should have three days supply on-hand, and the shutdown is only planned for that day. More info and a map of properties in the area available below.
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Published on 05 August 2025
Nominations closed for the 2025 Local Elections at midday on Friday 1 August. They are listed in alphabetical order. The number of vacancies is listed in brackets next to the title. Their details are listed on the electionz site.
Waitaki District Mayor (1)
Guy Percival
Melanie Tavendale (Independent)
Kelli Williams (Independent)
David Wilson
Ahuriri Ward Councillor (1)
Brent Cowles
Ōamaru Ward (6)
Nathan Barnes
Andy De Boer
Peter De Reus
Mata'aga Hana Melania Fanene-Taiti
Teenica Harrex (Teeni)
Jeremy Holding (Independent)
Jim Hopkins (Independent)
Ramon Kirk
Ferdie Kruger
Dan Lews (Independent)
Courtney Linwood (Independent)
Sheridan Newson
Rebecca Ryan (Independent)
Mark Townsend (Independent)
Richard Vinbrux
Waihemo Ward (1)
Gary Dodd
Gervais ‘G’ O’Reilly (Independent)
Frans Schlack
Corriedale Ward (2)
John McCone
Sven Thelning
Ahuriri Community Board (5)
Steve Dalley
Mike King
Alan Pont
Calum Reid
Karen Turner
Waihemo Community Board (5)
Tanya Bell
Andy Clare
Clifford Day
Heather McGregor
Paul Roy
Kerry Stevens
Ōamaru Licensing Trust (5)
Peter Bond
John Bringans
Ali Brosnan
John Clements
Ken Lyell
Denise McMillan
ENDS
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