2022

Environment Canterbury

Mid-Canterbury/Ōpākihi 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 Mid-Canterbury/Ōpākihi 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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Peter Trolove

Peter Trolove

Matt Coffey

Matt Coffey

Ian MacKenzie

Ian MacKenzie

John Sunckell

John Sunckell

Matt Coffey

Independent

Matt Coffey

Independent

Why I'm standing

I'm running for Environment Canterbury as I have witnessed the rapid decline in our rivers, lakes and ecosystem over the last 30 years. Environment Canterbury has failed in their responsibility to protect our freshwater putting the intensification of the dairy industry before the health of the people and environment. With the climate crisis, we are facing we need a change away from business as usual.

About me

I grow up and spent my childhood in, on and around the Selwyn River. Spent most of my working life as a builder and a few years dairy farming. I have a great understanding of wildlife and what they and the environment needs. I'm willing to listen and take advice from others. I have no financial vested interests in an industry that's polluting our freshwater so can vote without personal effect.

My priorities
  1. Working to make our freshwater clean and healthy is my top priority for the generations to come.
  2. Commit to returning the health of our aquifers so we can say we have the best water in the world.
  3. Commit to making Canterbury a leading supplier of regenerative plant-based food.
Before politics

Carpenter

Residence

Lincoln

Age

50

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Why I'm standing

I'm running for Environment Canterbury as I have witnessed the rapid decline in our rivers, lakes and ecosystem over the last 30 years. Environment Canterbury has failed in their responsibility to protect our freshwater putting the intensification of the dairy industry before the health of the people and environment. With the climate crisis, we are facing we need a change away from business as usual.

About me

I grow up and spent my childhood in, on and around the Selwyn River. Spent most of my working life as a builder and a few years dairy farming. I have a great understanding of wildlife and what they and the environment needs. I'm willing to listen and take advice from others. I have no financial vested interests in an industry that's polluting our freshwater so can vote without personal effect.

My priorities
  1. Working to make our freshwater clean and healthy is my top priority for the generations to come.
  2. Commit to returning the health of our aquifers so we can say we have the best water in the world.
  3. Commit to making Canterbury a leading supplier of regenerative plant-based food.
Before politics

Carpenter

Residence

Lincoln

Age

50

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