The latest candidate for the Whanganui District Council decided to put his name on the ballot after a dream.
Daniel Harding has announced he will be standing for Whanganui District Council in October's elections.
A musician, Mr Harding won best male pop artist at the 2014 LA Music Awards before releasing his debut EP, Melodic Emotions, last year.
In the past Mr Harding has been a music teacher at UCOL and set up the Give a Little Give a Lot Charitable Trust which initially raised money for the Christchurch Earthquake relief.
Mr Harding took an interest in local politics at the 2013 election and a recent dream about being in the debating chamber convinced him now was the time to stand.
"I was like, I could see me doing this."