Your local candidates

My principal residence is within the Westport Ward area.

Voting for Andrew Dunlop, a 58-year-old Westport resident who has used common sense and practical ability through my life. 

I believe a council that lives within its ratepayers’ needs, listens to its communities.

I believe a strong representative is required to ensure ratepayers are represented fairly at the council table.

My principal place of residence is NOT in the Westport Ward area.

Who is Pauline Hamill?

If you’re looking for someone who always agrees with everyone, I’m probably not your candidate. 

I’m outspoken, I ask questions, and I fact-check before forming an opinion. I believe council decisions should be based on evidence, facts and sound judgement. 

Council processes are complicated. I’ve been committed to explaining them in plain language. Whether it was my support for the Messenger arrangement or any other issue, you’ll know where I stand and you’ll know why. 

When I was videoed driving on the footpath, I owned it. I accepted responsibility because that’s who I am. 

Powerhouse Road is split down the centre line. One side is Westport Ward, the other Northern Buller. I’m 300 metres on the wrong side, but Westport has always been my community. 

On your behalf, I’ll ask questions, check the facts and never expect you to just simply take my word for it.

My principal residence is within the Westport Ward area.

Buller faces significant challenges: economic uncertainty, rising living costs,  pressure on ratepayers, and the need for stronger, more united leadership. I believe our district can do better. 

As a Buller District Council insider working in the governance space, I understand how Council operates, the legislative framework we work within, and where 
meaningful improvements can be made. I will advocate for  a Council that is efficient, transparent, fair, and focused on delivering results for our communities.
 
I firmly believe Buller’s high rates are a symptom of a much broader issue. Lasting affordability won’t come from cost cutting alone, but from growing our economy. By attracting investment, strengthening partnerships, and supporting 
sustainable industries, we can create jobs, improve financial resilience, and reduce long-term pressure on ratepayers.

Buller has enormous potential. With innovation, sound planning, and collaborative leadership, we can build a stronger future together.

For a true future for Buller. Vote Jack Hill.

My principal residence is within the Westport Ward area.

I’ve lived in Charleston for eight years. 

I’m committed to living in Buller as a retired member of the community. Like 
other Buller citizens, I want to see Buller survive and thrive, and the community to regain confidence in the Council. 

I first worked on the Coast in 1976 as a junior doctor at Grey Hospital. My life experience has been in health as a doctor, a senior manager and chair and then as a ministerial advisor. 

I was Chairman of the West Coast DHB in 2009-2014. I was instrumental in getting the hospital built in Greymouth. 

Through my life, I’ve found that in almost every sector, “it’s all about people” I’d like to serve this community as one of your Councillors. 

The Council faces a confronting future with political demands and unreasonable constraints. 

My priorities are
Transparency and Accountability 
Prioritising activities 
Building the Confidence of the Community 
Financial prudence

My principal residence is within the Westport Ward area.

I own and operate a local engineering company that has a long history of local 
engineering, construction and services. It is now also providing engineering supplies to the coast with travel to Haast and Wanaka on a regular basis. 

My education was finishing high school in Christchurch (1968) and then completing NZCE (Mechanical) in 1971 while working full-time. 

I returned to Westport in 1981 and over time took over the family business along with my brother Leigh. I am in a position to provide a wide range of skills which could compliment the present councillors experience and would support a more united focus on the best direction for our future. Given that there are more jobs and projects than there is money available, I can see the importance of having good cost benefit analysis for the right decisions that our future depends on.

My principal residence is within the Westport Ward area.

I live in Westport. I was born in Kaiapoi but am Buller now through and through. I worked at Talleys and currently work in the mining industry. My kids go to St Canice’s and Buller High School. They play rugby basketball and volleyball. Westport is our home. 

To be honest I just want to know the answers. I’ve got the same questions as everyone and I want to ask the questions you have and let you know the answers that are given. No sugar coating. Thanks for giving me a chance.