Rodney Dow

Currently serving: Mayor, Ōtorohanga District Council
Rodney Dow’s Elections & Candidacies

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Contested 2 races — 1 elected 1 elected unopposed

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
  • Mayor
    Ōtorohanga District Council
    [email protected] 027 471 3406 Ballot name: Rodney Dow
    Candidate Statement

    My principal place of residence is in the Ōtorohanga District Council area.
    It has been an honour to serve as the representative for the Ōtorohanga Ward, and subsequently the Kio Kio-Korakonui Ward, following my election as councillor in the 2020 by-election.
    I’m a local, born and raised here and I’ve raised my family here. I’ve built businesses, led teams, and earned trust by rolling up my sleeves and delivering results. As a successful business owner and people leader, I know how to get the best out of a team, and how to steer a community forward.
    I’m running for Mayor of Ōtorohanga with the same mindset that’s shaped my life. A focus on what matters, cut the waste, and celebrate our community’s achievements. It’s not just about doing the job, it’s about doing it well, together.
    This is a town where hard work and heart should always get the spotlight. A place where Kiwis don’t just dream, they fly.

    Final Elected
    Vote share • 64.1%
    2,011 votes
2022 NZ Local Government • October 8, 2022 Local
  • Kio Kio-Korakonui Ward
    Ōtorohanga District Council
    Final Elected unopposed
Offices held
  • Mayor
    Ōtorohanga District Council
    Oct 2025 – present
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