Far North District Council
The Far North District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Far North District Council election.
Far North District Council candidates
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Ann Court
Why I'm standing
I have worked passionately for this district/ward for two decades delivering great outcomes. Roundabouts, new seal, sports parks, libraries, maritime access, new bridges, new footpaths, walking and cycling tracks. You name it I've probably done it. That institutional knowledge is an incredibly valuable resource that we need to harness. I know how to get stuff done and if I don't, I know who might. Use me that's what I'm here for.
About me
Radio operator by trade. I have a long history of governance. Twenty years on Top Energy Trust, two decades in local government. Government working parties, business association and I am a past director of Consumer New Zealand. Ex volunteer driver for Saint Johns, ex kids football coach (not a great one but I volunteered because no one else would). I have put community at the heart of everything I have done in my career.
My priorities
- Transport in all its forms.
- Spatial planning.
- Getting stuff done.
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