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Te kāwhiringa pāti 2025 / Local elections 2025
5 / 09 / 2025
During local elections, you can vote for the Mayor, a ward councillor and community board members.
Local body elections
Have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2025 local elections.
Local elections decide who represents us on our city, district, and regional councils.
The people elected to local councils get to make decisions about our daily lives and the future of our towns and cities. They set and collect rates, oversee town planning, and provide services like rubbish collection, parks and libraries.
In some parts of New Zealand, local elections are also held for local and community boards, licensing trusts, and some other organisations.
If you haven’t received your voting papers by mail, you can request a special vote. And if you need help voting due to a disability, your local council will be able to assist.
Remember, each person must return their own voting papers in their own envelope. Don’t bundle votes together, even if you live at the same address.
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Henrietta Carroll – Board Member, He Waka Tapu | Candidate for Waimakariri District Council & Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board
Henrietta Carroll is an experienced leader with a strong background in governance, community development, and environmental management. She currently serves on the board of He Waka Tapu and is standing for election to both the Waimakariri District Council and the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board.
Born and raised in Kaiapoi, Henrietta brings deep local knowledge and six years of governance experience on the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Board, including oversight of a $2B investment portfolio. She is an accredited RMA Hearings Commissioner, committed to ensuring community voices and environmental resilience remain central during resource management reforms.
Her leadership includes roles as General Manager of Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd, Rehua Marae, and Wairewa Rūnanga Inc., alongside directorships with Tāwhaki Joint Venture, Whai Rawa Ltd, and Cholmondeley Children’s Centre Trust.
Henrietta is passionate about climate change adaptation, inclusive decision-making, and advocating for strong community engagement across Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi and the wider Waimakariri district.
