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Business Owner Nathan Atkins To Stand With ACT Local In Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward

ACT Local has named Nathan Atkins — a local business owner and director, as its candidate for the Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward for the Waimakariri District Council in this year's local election. With a background in competitive sport, a degree in exercise science, and over a decade managing fitness businesses across Asia, Nathan brings a strong track record of leadership, discipline, and working with people from all walks of life. His time abroad taught him how to build and run successful organisations, while staying focused on outcomes and serving the needs of his community. Now based back in his hometown, Nathan has become a familiar face in Kaiapoi-Woodend — not just as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, but as someone people trust to lead, listen, and solve problems. 'I'm running to bring practical, disciplined leadership to local government, the kind that focuses on outcomes, not ideology. Through my experience as a competitive athlete, business owner, and coach, I've learned how to lead teams, make tough decisions, and stay focused on long-term goals. I want to put those skills to work for our community, making sure we invest wisely, listen to locals, and deliver the core services people actually rely on. It's time for councils to get back to basics and treat ratepayers with the respect they deserve.' – Nathan Atkins 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 Cutting the waste Ending race-based politics Restoring accountability 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