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Waikato Regional Council candidates for Thames-Coromandel region

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September 2, 2025

The candidates tell us what they stand for.

Warren Maher

Rates Control Team

My principal place of residence is in the Thames-Coromandel General Constituency area.

As a longtime resident of this region, I am seeking re-election to continue work on rates control, environmental management, public transport and flood protection and drainage. As your Councilor, I will ensure we deliver accountable transparent decision making and deliver practical value to our ratepayers.

It’s time to cut costs, such as the $16.9 million spent annually on consultants or the $2.5 million prior year surplus not returned to ratepayers, but withheld for future use on a possible project?

I believe we need to focus on in-house expertise and local community knowledge.

Our Peninsula environment, both on land and sea is our greatest asset, so we must prioritise its future protection. This is why I have championed initiatives to improve our water quality, enhance bio-diversity and bio-security.

I believe economic, social and cultural values can all be balanced to enhance our unique diverse part of the Waikato.

0274 734 835, w.maher@xtra.co.nz

Jason Roxburgh

Independent

My principal place of residence is in the Thames-Coromandel General Constituency area.

Kia ora koutou. I’m standing for Waikato Regional Council to represent Thames-Coromandel with a focus on the environment that sustains our way of life and economy, including aquaculture, farming, tourism, and forestry.

I have proudly lived and worked here for 25 years, and bring extensive knowledge of the issues landowners face, our communities and environment, strong knowledge of Council’s roles in catchment and river management, flood protection, biodiversity and biosecurity, and future growth and development planning. I’m committed to genuine partnership with tangata whenua, and to supporting the many community and Iwi groups already working hard to protect our harbours, rivers, and forests.

My priorities include genuine collaboration with community, environmental and economic resilience, and improving water quality and climate resilience. Through collaboration, transparent decision-making, and practical solutions that balance environment care with economic needs, I will advocate for a thriving Thames-Coromandel where people and nature flourish together.

027 535 8327, roxatlarge@hotmail.com