Your Candidates

Below is a list of confirmed candidates for the Manawatū District Council 2025 elections. Under each candidate profile, you will find:

  • Public contact details
  • Candidate Affiliation, if stated (in brackets)
  • Profile Statement
  • Candidate Video - these will be available from 18 August

Michael Ford (Mayoralty) and Bridget Bell (Ngā Tapuae o Mātangi Māori Ward) will be elected unopposed.


Mayoralty (1 vacancy)


Manawatū Rural General Ward (5 vacancies)


Feilding General Ward (5 vacancies)


Ngā Tapuae o Mātangi Māori Ward (1 vacancy)