2022

Environment Canterbury

Christchurch West/Ōpuna Constituency

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 West/Ōpuna 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.

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Deon Swiggs

Andrea Davis (Murray)

Craig Pauling

John Stringer

Paul Franicevic

John Stringer

Why I'm standing

I want to be more active protecting local water for all and improving biodiversity to the benefit of the local community.

About me

I am a people person with previous local and central government experience to bring depth and experience to regional council.

My priorities

Reduce rates below the 16.2% increase by prioritising planned expenditure in the LTP 2021-2031.
Water management to ensure quality water for all across competing demands: public, farming, business.
Affordable flexible public transport better suited to local needs managed within my first priority.

Before politics

Classics teacher

Residence

NW Christchurch

Age

Why I'm standing

I want to be more active protecting local water for all and improving biodiversity to the benefit of the local community.

About me

I am a people person with previous local and central government experience to bring depth and experience to regional council.

My priorities

Reduce rates below the 16.2% increase by prioritising planned expenditure in the LTP 2021-2031.
Water management to ensure quality water for all across competing demands: public, farming, business.
Affordable flexible public transport better suited to local needs managed within my first priority.

Before politics

Classics teacher

Residence

NW Christchurch

Age

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