Debi Marshall-Lobb

Currently serving: Te Pūao Māori Ward, Palmerston North City Council
Party Te Pāti Māori
Other News and Biography Details

Debi Marshall-Lobb was appointed as Deputy Mayor of Palmerston North City on 25 October 2022.


Report on a speech that Marshall-Lobb gave to Milson Rotary. [Link]

Debi Marshall-Lobb’s Elections & Candidacies

Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.

Contested 1 race — 1 elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
  • Te Pūao Māori Ward
    Palmerston North City Council
    Affiliation: Te Pāti Māori
    Ballot name: Debi Marshall-Lobb
    Final Elected
Offices held
  • Te Pūao Māori Ward
    Palmerston North City Council
    Oct 2022 – present
In the News
Palmerston North’s deputy mayor is Debi Marshall-Lobb
The Post — November 6, 2025

Palmerston North’s recently-elected city councillors have been sworn in and have endorsed mayor Grant Smith’s choice of deputy.

Race briefing: Will Palmerston North grow up, or out?
The Spinoff — October 1, 2025

In Aotearoa’s second biggest inland city, 43 people are running for 16 council positions, making for a competitive race. Water, road upgrades and consultants are on the agenda – and an STV election means every vote matters.

Marae project designs to weave people together
Manawatu Standard — August 14, 2025

Quotes several councillors expressing support for Te Motu o Poutoa project, including Grant Smith, Vaughan Dennison, and Debi Marshall-Lobb

Council and chamber unite in favour of Māori ward
Manawatu Standard — August 7, 2024

"Palmerston North’s Te Pūao Māori ward is here to stay for the 2025 city council elections. Mayor Grant Smith and 14 councillors voted unanimously in favour of retaining the ward on Wednesday. The vote was forced by a recent law change."

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