2022

Buller District Council

Westport Ward
The Buller District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Six councillors will be elected from the Westport ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Buller District Council election.

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Joanne Howard

Joanne Howard

Andrew Basher

Andrew Basher

Anni Kolff

Anni Kolff

Ruth Vaega

Ruth Vaega

Rehia McDonald

Rehia McDonald

Andrew Beaumont

Andrew Beaumont

Annelise Pfahlert

Annelise Pfahlert

Douglas Phillips

Douglas Phillips

Phil Grafton

Phil Grafton

Grant Weston

Grant Weston

Colin Reidy

Colin Reidy

Mikaere Steele Clarkson

Mikaere Steele Clarkson

Anni Kolff

Anni Kolff

Why I'm standing

I have loved living in this region for over 23yrs and have received so much from the community. I now have the space and energy to give something back. The present hard-working council has inspired me to feel this is a worthwhile way to support our communities.

About me

I have worked largely in various sectors of education, mainly in early childhood education and primary and have networked a lot across the two engaging with whānau and kaiako/teachers. I have been actively involved in our union both at a branch and regional level and enjoy being involved at an organisational level.

My priorities
  1. Pushing for greater provision of rental housing and affordable homeownership.
  2. Providing safe cycleways for Northern Kawatiri/Buller.
  3. Supporting ongoing work on quality water supplies.
Before politics

Kaiako/Teacher

Residence

Fairdown/Whareatea

Age

62

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Why I'm standing

I have loved living in this region for over 23yrs and have received so much from the community. I now have the space and energy to give something back. The present hard-working council has inspired me to feel this is a worthwhile way to support our communities.

About me

I have worked largely in various sectors of education, mainly in early childhood education and primary and have networked a lot across the two engaging with whānau and kaiako/teachers. I have been actively involved in our union both at a branch and regional level and enjoy being involved at an organisational level.

My priorities
  1. Pushing for greater provision of rental housing and affordable homeownership.
  2. Providing safe cycleways for Northern Kawatiri/Buller.
  3. Supporting ongoing work on quality water supplies.
Before politics

Kaiako/Teacher

Residence

Fairdown/Whareatea

Age

62

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