Nigel Skeggs

Currently serving: Council - At Large, Nelson City Council Independent

Party Independent

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Contested 1 race — 1 elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local

Council - At Large

Nelson City Council

Affiliation: Independent

[email protected] 022 011 6477 Ballot name: Nigel Skeggs

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Final Elected

Vote share • 18.3%

4,271 votes

Offices held

Council - At Large

Nelson City Council

Affiliation: Independent

Oct 2025 – present

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