Michael Weusten

Currently serving: Waiau Aparima Ward, Southland District Council

Michael Weusten’s Elections & Candidacies

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Contested 3 races — 1 elected 2 not elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local

Ōraka Aparima Community Board

Southland District Council

[email protected] 027 230 9418 Ballot name: Michael Weusten

Final Not elected
Waiau Aparima Ward

Southland District Council

[email protected] 027 230 9418 Ballot name: Michael Weusten

Policy

Final Elected

2022 NZ Local Government • October 8, 2022 Local

Waiau Aparima Ward

Southland District Council

Affiliation: Independent

Final Not elected

Vote share • 13.2%

765 votes

Offices held

Waiau Aparima Ward

Southland District Council

Oct 2025 – present

In the News

Pāua shell landmark restored as ‘icon’ for town

Otago Daily Times — November 15, 2025

Ōraka Aparima Community Board chairman Rob McCall (left) and Southland District councillor Michael Weusten admire the recently restored pāua shell sculpture that has been relocated to Kohikohi Park, Riverton. PHOTO: NINA TAPU The iridescent green, gold and blue hues of a familiar Riverton landmark are shimmering once again to the delight of residents.

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