Al Angus is standing for Queenstown Lakes District Mayor in the 2025 Local Body Elections.

Statement

Why

The current state of our infrastructure is catastrophic yet entirely preventable. Council leadership, consultants, and contractors have demonstrated complete disregard for our communities. Ratepayers must now take charge of finding solutions, as those in power have proven themselves incapable.

Profile

As a long-time district resident since the 1970s with deep roots in farming and experience in auto/heavy machinery, I understand both urban and rural challenges.

An active Groundswell member since its inception and Taxpayers' Union supporter, I advocate for fiscal responsibility. I voted Act with few regrets so far. 

Priorities

Queenstown's sewage crisis demands immediate action. Despite massive spending, infrastructure has deteriorated to dangerous levels, risking cryptosporidium outbreaks.

The current leadership trio - theelen, miller, and avery - must be replaced after their decade of financial mismanagement and asset depletion.

The only path forward is empowering ratepayers, who possess both the intelligence and vested interest to implement real solutions.