2025 Local Election: Mayoral Candidate Profiles

Steve Hart

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An Ecology Architect fusing together Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Systems Ecology and Planning.

My personality being frank, blunt, honest and a person that stands up will be evident.

Working for several city councils and corporates at high level, leading teams.

I focussed in Policy, Stormwater, Sewage and Solid Waste, Planning and Building knowing we can save millions. I have steered a number of community-based NGOs involving myself in many political issues from a community standpoint, instigating and facilitating workshops.

I will draw out the abundance of intellect and skill sets from our people of Coromandel through weekly brainstorming, open to all. The people will govern. The building and planning processes will be overhauled to ensure maximum efficiency. All accounts will undergo full open public audits for absolute accountability.

Martina and our four girls live in our 13 acre garden at Puriri offering workshops on an array of topics.

Phone: 0220756211
E-mail: stevenlawrencehart@gmail.com

 

Patrick Kerr

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I stand for: Accountability (results, value for money); Back to Basics; A fair deal for all ratepayers; Fiscal responsibility; Local Empowerment; Real Transparency; Accountability; Targeted economic development.

I am a businessman (retired).

I have lived in Whangamata for the nearly 10 years. For the past 3 years I have chaired Enterprise Whangamata, our local business association.

My vision for the Coromandel is one of vibrancy and togetherness. We have many disparate communities that constitute our district.

Our Coromandel is rooted in our unique identity and environment. We can protect our distinctiveness while fostering controlled, targeted growth.

To become economically sustainable, we need to enact business- and community-friendly policies, creating opportunities for private enterprise to invest and generate well-paid jobs, and establishing growth in our building, conference, hospitality, and accommodation sectors.

We can simply not afford to continue what we are doing. It is not sustainable!

Vote for me.

Phone: 021 56 00 18
E-mail: patrickkerrformayor@outlook.com

 

Denise Messiter

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From Ngāti Pūkenga, I live in Thames, offering my lived experience, values of integrity, community service, connection, and 40 years of transformational leadership.

My leadership legacy includes establishing Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki, one of the district's largest employers, demonstrating a community's vision can be transformed into economic and social uplift.

As CEO of Te Whāriki Manawāhine o Hauraki, I lead essential community services, including housing for locals - testament to efficient budget management. I'm committed to compassionate economic growth, environmental stewardship and financial resilience.

'Growth must not come at a cost of the Te Taiao. We have a duty of care that must inform everything with do'.

Through national advisory roles and international consulting, I bring strategic thinking to infrastructure renewal, digital connectivity, and climate resilience.

Recognised with an ONZM for contributions to community and nation, I'm a leader who listens deeply, acts decisively, and brings people with me.

 

Peter Revell

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Peter Revell - Leadership You Can Count On

I'm standing for Mayor because Thames-Coromandel needs strong, proven leadership. With six years as an elected member, a master's degree in mathematics, and extensive senior management experience, I bring the knowledge and commitment to lead effectively.

I've heard your concerns - rates rising unacceptably, services falling short. I will prioritise essential services; roads, water and rubbish, ensuring they're reliable and affordable. I will work transparently with our communities, iwi, and the Chief Executive to deliver services that meet your needs, while maintaining tight financial discipline to lower rate increases. I'll ensure your voice is heard in Council decisions and protect our environment for future generations.

I care about every part of our district. Now is the time for a mayor who listens to all, will act with focus and integrity, and together with you will deliver real results.

coromandelmayor.co.nz facebook/Revell4Mayor

Phone: 021912993
E-mail: revellp@gmail.com

 

Len Salt

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Being entrusted with the role of Mayor over the last three years has been an enormous honour and a privilege.

It hasn’t always been easy. The storms of 2022-2023 hit many of our communities hard. The rebuild work is still ongoing in places, and secure, resilient roading access remains a challenge in places.

We have a very large district with diverse needs and challenges. They are not all the same, East to West Coast and North to South, but we are all part of the same community. I will maintain a commitment to providing fair and equitable leadership across all parts of the Coromandel District.

There is much work still to be done. I have a clear understanding of what our communities want, and what I can bring to the District to make a real and sustainable difference. I’m looking forward to the new term.

E-mail: lensalt56@gmail.com

James Subritzky

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The Year 1842. A Polish immigrant mother (43) with five children leaves Germany, Sailing halfway around the world to the last place on Earth. A misspelling of her name on the shipping manifest marks her new identity and a fresh start in this new land. Her name becoming indigenous to New Zealand. Almost two centuries later now a large family of individuals but all descendants of this one remarkable woman. That story is what defines a Subritzky. From the cradle to the grave, we care for ourselves, our families and all those around us. There is no exception to this rule. Our health, our happiness, that's what makes the community our home. Like the Polish immigrant, leave the past, let's look to the future together.

No political affiliation. Yet. But I do like Winston.

I'd like to shake that man's hand and thank him for his service.

E-mail: 34@outlook.co.nz

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More Information

We invited our Councillor and Mayoral candidates to an opportunity to be recorded on video. Most but not all took up the opportunity. They were each asked three set questions about who they were, what their priorities were and why people should vote for them.

 

Candidates were filmed by our Council’s communications’ team during the week 11 to 15 August at our Council’s offices in Thames, Coromandel Town, Whitianga and Whangamatā.

 

Each candidate was given a maximum of 90 seconds for the total video.

 

Candidates running for Community Boards were not offered the video opportunity.

 

Participation was voluntary.

 

The views and opinions expressed in these videos and the candidate statements are those of the candidates and do not necessarily represent the position of Council.

 

Any public contact details provided by the candidates are listed.

 

Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

 

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