2025 Local Elections

Invercargill City Council

The Invercargill City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 12 councillors and the mayor. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Invercargill City Council election.

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Marcus Lush

Marcus Lush

Terry King

Terry King

Darren Ludlow

Darren Ludlow

Jay Coote

Jay Coote

David Meades

David Meades

Chris Dawson

Chris Dawson

Steve Broad

Steve Broad

Ian Pottinger

Ian Pottinger

Andrea De Vries

Andrea De Vries

Karl Herman

Karl Herman

Amanda Laurie

Amanda Laurie

Pania Coote

Pania Coote

Noel Peterson

Noel Peterson

Dan O'Connell

Dan O'Connell

Carol Jasperse

Carol Jasperse

Grant Dermody

Grant Dermody

Allan Arnold

Allan Arnold

Ian Reeves

Ian Reeves

Lynley McKerrow

Lynley McKerrow

Ria Bond

Ria Bond

Tom Morton

Tom Morton

Barry Stewart

Barry Stewart

Tony Van Der Lem

Tony Van Der Lem

Trish Boyle

Trish Boyle

Carl Heenan

Carl Heenan

Alex Crackett

Alex Crackett

Lisa Tou McNaughton

Lisa Tou McNaughton

Lisa Tou McNaughton

Lisa Tou McNaughton

Why I'm standing

I love people and I love Invercargill. I am heavily involved in many communities and community initiatives and want authentic community representation on our council.

About me

I am positive, honest, hardworking and have the ability to bring people together. I have been part of establishing significant local events such as Polyfest that have positively enriched our community. I have over 30 years of governance experience and have been an educator for many years, and now am a servant of the public.

My priorities
  1. Create a positive shared vision for the city driven by the community.
  2. Establish authentic community representation on the council.
  3. Develop strong public and private partnerships to ensure the vision can become a reality.
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Why I'm standing

I love people and I love Invercargill. I am heavily involved in many communities and community initiatives and want authentic community representation on our council.

About me

I am positive, honest, hardworking and have the ability to bring people together. I have been part of establishing significant local events such as Polyfest that have positively enriched our community. I have over 30 years of governance experience and have been an educator for many years, and now am a servant of the public.

My priorities
  1. Create a positive shared vision for the city driven by the community.
  2. Establish authentic community representation on the council.
  3. Develop strong public and private partnerships to ensure the vision can become a reality.
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Invercargill

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