2022

Mayor of Far North District

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

Candidates

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Kelly Stratford

Kelly Stratford

Kevin Middleton

Kevin Middleton

Ann Court

Ann Court

Moko Tepania

Moko Tepania

Clinton Dearlove

Clinton Dearlove

Jaqi Brown

Jaqi Brown

John Vujcich

John Vujcich

Rachel Witana

Rachel Witana

Joshua Riley

Joshua Riley

Clinton Dearlove

Clinton Dearlove

Why I'm standing

I beleive that the Far North is going to be the economic powerhouse of this country. I also believe that the Far North is the new Silicon Valley. By creating relationships with universites, industry, NGOs, iwi and hapū collectives, and businesses we can find solutions for growth and resilience. We have unique sites in Northland that make us attractive to the $360 billion space industry, Hokianga, Kaikohe and the West Coast untapped.

About me

I was asked in an interview if I represent a minority in the Far North District Council, interestingly, I replied that in the Far North Māori make up 51% of the district council voters. This sees me as representing the minority group of non-Māori as my dad is second generation born New Zealand Norwegian (92 this year) and mum being from Ngapuhi nui Tonu. I have a honours degree in Microbiology, went to medical school and teach.

My priorities
  1. Create an environment that will support the transition to co-governance between Hapu and the Crown.
  2. Focus on small businesses and the farming sector to provide support and guidance for now and future.
  3. Three Waters infrastructure upgrade and roading are a huge concern for everyone in the Far North.
Before politics

Teacher

Residence

Horeke

Age

49

Why I'm standing

I beleive that the Far North is going to be the economic powerhouse of this country. I also believe that the Far North is the new Silicon Valley. By creating relationships with universites, industry, NGOs, iwi and hapū collectives, and businesses we can find solutions for growth and resilience. We have unique sites in Northland that make us attractive to the $360 billion space industry, Hokianga, Kaikohe and the West Coast untapped.

About me

I was asked in an interview if I represent a minority in the Far North District Council, interestingly, I replied that in the Far North Māori make up 51% of the district council voters. This sees me as representing the minority group of non-Māori as my dad is second generation born New Zealand Norwegian (92 this year) and mum being from Ngapuhi nui Tonu. I have a honours degree in Microbiology, went to medical school and teach.

My priorities
  1. Create an environment that will support the transition to co-governance between Hapu and the Crown.
  2. Focus on small businesses and the farming sector to provide support and guidance for now and future.
  3. Three Waters infrastructure upgrade and roading are a huge concern for everyone in the Far North.
Before politics

Teacher

Residence

Horeke

Age

49

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