Davina Smolders
for Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Ward
Davina Smolders has been named ACT Local’s candidate for the Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Ward for the Far North District Council in this year’s local election.
With a deep connection to the Far North and a strong belief in community-led decision-making, Davina Smolders is stepping forward to represent locals who feel ignored by their council. She brings a no-nonsense approach, grounded in real-world experience and a clear focus on delivering for ratepayers.
A former CEO of a social service agency, Davina has spent over 20 years in leadership roles spanning governance, procurement, and senior management. She’s also worked as a business consultant and now runs her own company while managing local property. She knows how to get things moving, and that's exactly what she wants to achieve in the public service.
Practical, centre-right, and focused on results, Davina is standing with ACT Local to bring fiscal discipline, accountability, and a fresh voice to the Far North.
"I’m standing to bring steadfast leadership and a back-to-basics focus on roads, water, rubbish, and community safety. Council has drifted into wasteful spending and lost sight of its core job. I’m committed to restoring focus on what really matters to everyday ratepayers. It’s time for clear priorities and real accountability." – Davina Smolders
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Fixing our roads
by prioritising pothole repairs, resurfacing, and delivering a practical CBD bypass to fix Kerikeri’s one-way congestion disaster.
Refocusing Council on core services
by reinstating proper kerbside recycling and ensuring water, roads, rubbish, and wastewater come first.
Stopping wasteful spending
by opposing funding for needless consultants and ideology-based projects – essential infrastructure first.
Lowering rates and supporting local business
by fighting back against endless rate hikes and cutting the red tape that is strangling small businesses.
Protecting future generations from the growing debt burden
which is now about $5,000 per household – by getting spending under control.