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WDC Election Candidates 2025

Meet the candidates standing for Mayor and Council (Tamahere- Woodlands Ward) in the Waikato District Council elections 2025. Below you’ll find all confirmed candidates. Click on each candidate’s profile to read their full statement, background, and key priorities for our community.

During the Local Elections 2025, you’ll also be asked to vote in a binding poll on whether you support keeping or removing Maaori wards in the Waikato District. The current Tamahere-Woodlands Maori Representative, Tilly Turner, has been re-elected unopposed.

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Mayoral Candidate - Aksel Bech

Mayoral Candidate - Jacqui Church

Council Candidate - Anne Cao-Oulton

Council Candidate - Crystal Beavis

Council Candidate - Mark Manson

Council Candidate - Mike Keir

Council Candidate - Peter Mayall

You will also be asked to VOTE for two out of the four candidates (Waikato) for the Waikato Regional Council.

Rhys Craig
Gary McGuire
Noel Smith
Pamela Story

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