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 South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi 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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Nick Ward
Why I'm standing
We need to address the management of freshwater, land, air, soil, and coastal erosion. Together with flood control measures, the public transport debate, addressing climate change, strategic direction through long term planning, nutrient migration, and improved decision processes to enhance a better future for South Canterbury. We need to adopt an intergenerational direction to ensure our natural resources are maintained or improved for the next generation.
About me
I offer environmental stewardship, commitment to the Canterbury region, an enquiring mind, positive approach, strong governance and advocacy for the South Canterbury Region. I have considerable experience with the management of freshwater for local communities, industry, and agriculture. I have demonstrated careful management of our soil and water resources and the protection and enhancement of Ohapi stream. We were supreme winners of the 2009 Canterbury Ballance Farm Environmental Awards.
My priorities
- The improved management of our freshwater resources to restore and protect the health of waterways.
- Opportunities, challenges and risk to Canterbury and the rest of NZ that climate change presents.
- Enabling a resilient multi modal transport system for the efficient movement of people and freight.
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