Cathy Prendergast

Cathy Prendergast’s Elections & Candidacies

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Contested 2 races — 0 elected 1 elected unopposed 1 not elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
  • Mayor
    Ōtorohanga District Council
    [email protected] 027 450 8724 Ballot name: Cathy Prendergast
    Candidate Statement

    My principal place of residence is in the Ōtorohanga District Council area.
    My vision is a thriving Otorohanga District, a place that our people call home, where people want to live, work and enjoy all that Otorohanga has to offer. To feel a sense of belonging where our young people, our rangatahi can see a future.
    As your mayor my commitment to Otorohanga district is strong leadership, a leader who is both visible and engaged in the Community, planning for future growth and managing the constant change of Local Government. My leadership will empower Councillors to be a high performing team developing sound policy, particularly financial, for Council to implement, and preparing for Councils Long-Term Plan. I will meet with businesses, Schools and Community groups listening to their challenges.
    I will lead by being there for urban and rural communities and develop relationships with our local Iwi.
    Progress takes leadership, leadership takes vision, vision transforms leadership, let’s move forward together

    Final Not elected
    Vote share • 19.3%
    605 votes
2022 NZ Local Government • October 8, 2022 Local
  • Wharepūhunga Ward
    Ōtorohanga District Council
    Final Elected unopposed
In the News
A new mayor, guaranteed, for Ōtorohanga District
Waikato Times — August 15, 2025

Three sitting councillors are looking to replace Max Baxter as mayor of Ōtorohanga in October, guaranteeing the district will welcome a new leader after October’s elections.

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