Thames-Coromandel councillor Peter Revell to run for mayor

Peter Revell says he plans to run for the Thames-Coromandel mayoralty next year.

First-term Thames-Coromandel district councillor Peter Revell has put his hand up for the mayoralty at next year’s local government elections.

Revell was first elected to public office in 2019 when he became a Thames Community Board member.

He said the decision to run for the mayoralty followed “much reflection and discussion with family and friends”.

“After three years on the community board and now two years as a councillor, I believe I have the passion, energy, experience, and skills that our district needs for this role.”

“Ratepayers can count on me to continue doing the job I was elected to do, to the very best of my ability,” he said.

Thames-Coromandel district councillor Peter Revell

“Our council is facing a number of crucial decisions over the coming months. These decisions demand appropriate discernment and consideration to ensure the right, commonsense decisions are made at the council table. I will not be distracted from doing that.”

Revell said he was making the announcement now because transparency was key to his approach.

“Being open, honest, and upfront are essential values for me. Therefore, I believe that it is appropriate for people to know my stance on such a significant matter.”

Revell and his wife, Keri, arrived in the Coromandel in 2012.

The pair have been instrumental in running Kauaeranga Music which hosts regular musical events at the Kauearanga Hall.

He started his professional career as a secondary school maths teacher which “morphed” into a career in information technology (IT) where he held several senior roles with corporates including Telecom.

He holds a master’s degree in mathematics and stepped out of corporate life in 2019.

At the 2022 elections, he received 2138 votes in the Thames Ward and was elected a district councillor, coming in behind Martin Rodley with 2272 votes and Robyn Sinclair with 2680 votes to make up three roles in the ward.