Tim King
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Tim King’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 2 races — 2 elected
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MayorTasman District CouncilCandidate Statement
As Chair of the Community Committee for the last six years I have been a strong supporter of the community sector including libraries, social housing and creating a welcoming community for all. Through my advocacy Council has committed to a fairer rating system and strengthened community services and facilities.
I’m a Resource Management Act commissioner, volunteer at the Esplanade Scenic Railway, and help resettle refugees in the community.
I have a veterinary science background and I make evidence-based decisions. I have demonstrated my ability to work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for the people of Palmerston North.
The future will be challenging, with cost-of-living pressures, government reforms and changes to planning regulations. We need experienced and sensible decision-makers at the Council table, to ensure our city is looked after and that our community is put first. Please re-elect me so I can continue to work for you.
Final ElectedVote share • 51.5%10,209 votes
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Final ElectedVote share • 60.0%12,164 votes
Offices held
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MayorTasman District CouncilOct 2019 – present
In the News
‘Entirely stupid’: Speed limit setback tests Tasman mayor’s patience
Stuff — December 12, 2024Mayor Tim King said the entire process seemed “entirely stupid” and was “such a load of shit”.
Nelson to stand alone on water infrastructure
The Press — October 10, 2024“It is slightly disappointing not to be able to have a genuine conversation and discussion with Nelson".
Council 'disappointed' by Waka Kotahi funding freeze
Stuff — November 9, 2023Tasman mayor Tim King said it was "disappointing” that it will take longer to progress some of the improvements that were proposed under Transport Choices programme funding, as the council wanted to bring urban street layouts “into the 21st century, meaning they are safe and accessible for people who can’t or don’t drive”.
Climate Action Week 2023 is behind – thanks so much to our community!
Nelson Tasman Climate Forum — June 14, 2023TDC Mayor Tim King gave a thought-provoking speech about his experience as a farmer, disappointed at the extent of food that is wasted.
How we plan for New Zealand's next big disaster
Newsroom — April 19, 2023Tasman District mayor Tim King says it was anticipated that the rain event would hit the western part of the region, so resources were pre-deployed to Golden Bay, which risked being cut off at Takaka Hill – that’s certainly happened before. “As it happened, the rain event didn’t do quite what was forecast and hit Nelson City,” he says.
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