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Fiona Cameron stands for Thames ward at local election

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June 17, 2025

Standing for Council.

Local woman Fiona Cameron will stand in the upcoming local body election as a councillor in her hometown of Thames.

Fiona says her decision to stand as a councillor in the 2025 elections has been a long time in the making.

“I grew up here. I am committed to this community. I would be honoured to represent the people of Thames in local decision-making on our council. I think our community wants positive change, and I can offer that.”

Fiona grew up in Kapanga/Coromandel before moving to Thames with her family as a teenager, where she attended Thames High School. After time spent outside of the peninsula, including several years in the United Kingdom, she returned in 2009 and established a business, Bounty Store.

Fiona is the mother of two intermediate-age girls who attend St Francis School and is currently the Chair of Creative Coromandel/He Mana Toi Moehau Trust.

With 30 years’ experience as a business owner, employer and manager in the arts sector, both in Aotearoa and the UK, as well as in community governance and leadership roles, Fiona believes she has a valuable mix of skills to bring to the table.

“I’m passionate about the peninsula’s communities, landscapes, histories and peoples, with qualifications in business, including management, marketing, and communication. I am comfortable working with diverse groups to enable community-led change, focusing on economic and social well-being for all people, whānau, and community.”

Her collaborative approach has strengthened relationships with Māori, local government, tourism groups, businesses, educators, and our creative sectors.

“I bring a genuine dedication to our communities and a deep respect for te ao Māori and our diverse cultural heritages. I believe that advocating for and nourishing these aspects will unlock the full potential of our people and make our communities more vibrant, connected and thriving places to live”

“I know we have some big decisions and challenges ahead of us over the next three years and beyond. I am always ready to listen and to be a voice for the people I represent. I have the ability to assess and understand the often complex issues faced by council. I have the ability to lead with clarity and confidence, and to seek the right path forward for all, not just for the people of Thames but for the whole of our beautiful district.”