MNZM And NZ Innovator Of The Year Dr John Hyndman Stands For ACT Local
John brings decades of medical and governance experience to the table. He served for many years at Wairau Hospital and was instrumental in establishing the Churchill private hospital and Hospice Marlborough.
ACT Local has selected Dr John Hyndman, a retired Specialist Anaesthetist, award-winning medical innovator, and recipient of the New Zealand Order of Merit – as its candidate for the Blenheim Ward in the upcoming Marlborough District Council election.
Dr Hyndman was recognised in 2016 as NZ Innovator of the Year and appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for developing a low-cost anaesthesia machine used in developing countries.
John brings decades of medical and governance experience to the table. He served for many years at Wairau Hospital and was instrumental in establishing the Churchill private hospital and Hospice Marlborough.
He also chaired the Marlborough Health Trust and now co-directs a medical immigration business helping bring overseas doctors and nurses to New Zealand.
Dr Hyndman recently moved to his new home in Picton and is standing to bring a calm, constructive voice to the council chamber – one that focuses on oversight, sound infrastructure, and ratepayer value.
'I'm standing because I believe ratepayers deserve better. In tough times, every dollar counts. I want to be a positive influence around the council table – not to throw stones, but to make sure promises are kept. That means delivering on infrastructure, keeping rates down, and making sure council spending stays grounded in reality.' – Dr John Hyndman
Dr Hyndman says ratepayers deserve more than good intentions, they need councils that stick to the basics, keep costs under control, and stop wasting money.
'After a career in medicine and running businesses, I know how important it is to be organised, take responsibility, and focus on outcomes. That's how councils should operate too. I want to bring common sense and steady oversight to the Marlborough District Council.' – Dr John Hyndman
Earlier this year, ACT New Zealand announced it would be standing Common Sense Candidates for local government for the first time — after hearing from New Zealanders across the country who are sick of rising rates, ballooning budgets, and councils that ignore the basics while chasing ideological vanity projects.
When you vote ACT Local, you know what you're getting:
Fixing the basics
Lower Rates
Cutting the waste
Stopping race-based politics
Restoring accountability
Ending the war on cars
ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton says:
' ACT Local candidates are community-minded Kiwis who've had enough of wasteful councils treating ratepayers like ATMs. It's time to take control on behalf of ratepayers — to restore accountability and deliver real value for money. ACT Local is about getting the basics right: maintaining roads, keeping streets clean, and respecting the people who pay the bills. Our candidates won't divide people by race or get distracted by climate vanity projects. They're here to serve, not lecture.' – Cameron Luxton
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