2022

Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury is the regional council for Canterbury. It makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of up to 16 councillors. 14 councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region), including two councillors from the Christchurch South/Ōwhanga constituency. Up to two councillors can be appointed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. 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 Environment Canterbury election.

Environment Canterbury candidates

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Paul Dietsche

James Macbeth Dann

Chrys Horn

Vicky Southworth

James Macbeth Dann

Why I'm standing

I want to leave a habitable world for my daughters to grow up and enjoy, and the best way for me to make the changes I believe are necessary is to act in the best interests of the environment through constructive political change around the table at ECan.

About me

I was raised in this part of the city, and have lived here most of my life. I have deep connections, from the preschool my daughter attends to the pub I work in, or the high school I went to. I understand this community as I am a part of it, and that's why I can represent it.

My priorities

  1. Serious and immediate action on climate change, including preparing for more extreme weather events.
  2. Getting people back onto rail, whether it be light rail, heavy rail, or both. Building a network.
  3. Transitioning agriculture away from environmentally unsustainable industrial farming techniques.

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