2022

Environment Southland

Invercargill-Rakiura Constituency
Environment Southland is the regional council for Southland. 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 12 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Six councillors will be elected from the Invercargill-Rakiura constituency. 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 Southland election.

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Gemma McGrath

Gemma McGrath

Neville Cook

Neville Cook

Maurice Rodway

Maurice Rodway

Lyndal Ludlow

Lyndal Ludlow

Robert Guyton

Robert Guyton

Bruce Pagan

Bruce Pagan

Phil Morrison

Phil Morrison

Eric Roy

Eric Roy

Maurice Rodway

Maurice Rodway

Why I'm standing

Our water and air quality, and biodiversity must be protected to maintain the region's prosperity. We must advocate for and undertake action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and plan for the adverse effects of climate change. I will advocate for all councillors to work with the community to achieve goals which lead to a future that has a vibrant economy, healthy biodiversity, good water and air quality and access to these resources.

About me

I am conscientious and dedicated. I will attend and participate actively in all meetings and relevant workshops. I will work with others to achieve community led goals and I have a vision for the future. A future that has a vibrant economy, healthy biodiversity, good water and air quality and access to these resources.

My priorities
  1. To have a vibrant economy, healthy biodiversity and clean, adequate fresh water.
  2. To be open and responsive to concerns of the community.
  3. To use good science to inform our decision making.
Before politics

River and biodiversity manager

Residence

Otatara

Age

71

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Why I'm standing

Our water and air quality, and biodiversity must be protected to maintain the region's prosperity. We must advocate for and undertake action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and plan for the adverse effects of climate change. I will advocate for all councillors to work with the community to achieve goals which lead to a future that has a vibrant economy, healthy biodiversity, good water and air quality and access to these resources.

About me

I am conscientious and dedicated. I will attend and participate actively in all meetings and relevant workshops. I will work with others to achieve community led goals and I have a vision for the future. A future that has a vibrant economy, healthy biodiversity, good water and air quality and access to these resources.

My priorities
  1. To have a vibrant economy, healthy biodiversity and clean, adequate fresh water.
  2. To be open and responsive to concerns of the community.
  3. To use good science to inform our decision making.
Before politics

River and biodiversity manager

Residence

Otatara

Age

71

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