DWC local election candidates

19 August 2025
Development West Coast
Get to know candidates for Development West Coast at the 2025 local elections.

Buller, Grey and Westland District voters will elect one representative per district for Development West Coast's Board of Trustees when they go to the polls this election cycle.

Voting papers for registered electors will begin arriving in mailboxes around the region from Tuesday 9 September. Those not already registered are able to cast a special vote by contacting their local electoral officer – see vote.nz for further details. The cut-off for voting is noon on Saturday 11 October 2025.

Candidates are listed alphabetically by their surname.

Buller District candidates

Lee Harris

Joshua Hingston

Garry Howard

Grey District Candidates

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Westland District Candidates

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