You can contact the mayor and councillors any time to discuss your ideas, issues or concerns. They're your elected members to represent you and your community.
Mayor Rehette Stoltz
P: 868 5382
M: 021 279 7948
E: Mayor@gdc.govt.nz
Deputy Mayor Josh Wharehinga
General ward
P: 027 512 5195
E: Josh.Wharehinga@gdc.govt.nz
Councillor Colin Alder
General ward
M: 021 149 0729
E: Colin.Alder@gdc.govt.nz
Councillor Andy Cranston
General ward
P: 868 1160
M: 027 273 3192
E: Andy.Cranston@gdc.govt.nz
Councillor Ani Pahuru-Huriwai
Māori ward
P: (06) 868 4186
M: 021 885 602
E: Ani.Pahuru-Huriwai@gdc.govt.nz
Councillor Rawinia Parata
Māori ward
M: 021 351 075
E: Rawinia.Parata@gdc.govt.nz
Councillor Aubrey Ria
Māori ward
M: 022 413 7821
E: Aubrey.Ria@gdc.govt.nz
Tony Robinson
Tony resigned 27 February 2025. No by-election is necessary to fill the vacant general ward seat on Council.
Local body elections to vote for a mayor and councillors takes place Saturday 11 October 2025