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Richard Woolgar

Party Independent
Richard Woolgar’s Elections & Candidacies

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Contested 1 race — 0 elected 1 not elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
  • Te Hirawanui General Ward
    Palmerston North City Council
    Affiliation: Independent
    Final Not elected
In the News
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.

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."

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