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Contested 1 race — 0 elected 1 not elected
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Te Hirawanui General WardPalmerston North City CouncilAffiliation: IndependentBallot name: Nelson HarperFinal Not elected
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Race briefing: Will Palmerston North grow up, or out?
The Spinoff — October 1, 2025In 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.
Candidates spell out election promises
Manawatu Standard — September 5, 2025"Manawatū Standard civics reporter Janine Rankin tried to find out how Palmerston North City Council candidates defined the difference and what they would cut to keep rates rises down. There were 25 responses from candidates in the Te Hirawanui general ward."
Recycling technician Nelson Harper stands for city council
Manawatu Standard — July 2, 2025"Palmerston North waste manager Nelson Harper is the first newcomer to announce he will be standing for the city council at October’s local government elections. Harper is the chief executive of Precycle NZ, a company specialising in waste diversion and innovative recycling options, which won an Innovate Award in 2022 and has been supported in its research work by the Earle Creativity and Development Trust. He is a previous chairman of the business group Manawatū Young Chamber."
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