2022

Gisborne District Council

Tairāwhiti General Ward

The Gisborne District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Eight councillors will be elected from the Tairāwhiti General 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 Gisborne District Council election.

Candidates

Policies

Alistar Malcolm McKellow

Alistar Malcolm McKellow

Why I'm standing

I can offer lifetime learnt skills of critical thinking, patience and problem solving.

About me

Impartiality and time to commit fully to serve.

My priorities

Responsible fiscal management.
Representing all in the electorate and not just one sector.
Impartial decision making.

Before politics

Veterinarian

Residence

Gisborne

Age

72

Why I'm standing

I can offer lifetime learnt skills of critical thinking, patience and problem solving.

About me

Impartiality and time to commit fully to serve.

My priorities

Responsible fiscal management.
Representing all in the electorate and not just one sector.
Impartial decision making.

Before politics

Veterinarian

Residence

Gisborne

Age

72

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