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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Roy Teweringa Snow
Why I'm standing
It was an opportunity, after years of telling myself I was all for the environment and patting myself on the back for separating the recycling, to actually do something. I'm putting my hand up, after too long, because I'm committed to being part of the solution, whatever that may look like.
About me
I'm here because I've spent my life honing the skills required to do this job. Interacting, listening, understanding, debating, disagreeing, resolving, empathising, collaborating and advocating. The list goes on. Hard work, commitment and relationship building have been the cornerstone of my 30 year career. I'll bring that same commitment to South Canterbury and its people.
My priorities
- Good water, a basic right for all New Zealanders. A necessity that's already impacting our region.
- Investigate possible/potential leeching from local refuse dumps into nearby streams and waterways.
- Awareness of Environment Canterbury. Many locals are uncertain about who we are, what we do and how we can help.
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