Gisborne District Council
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.
Gisborne District Council candidates
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Alistar Malcolm McKellow
Teddy Thompson
Tony Robinson
Andy Cranston
Rob Telfer
Julian Tilley
Moera Brown
Jordan Walker
Debbie Gregory
Peter Jones
Rachel Lodewyk
Meredith Akuhata-Brown
Dennis Patrick Pennefather
Larry Keith Foster
Josh Wharehinga
Colin Alder
Hine Moeke-Murray
Jen Brown
Mike Page
Charlie Reynolds
Frank Murphy
Tina Karaitiana
Leighton Packer
Ben Florance
Gareth Mill
Dennis Patrick Pennefather
Why I'm standing
I am worried about the social wellbeing of our people. The city has a unique social and environmental situation, and the proposed sale/loss of control over some of its assets worried me. Our city and rural areas have so much potential. I worried about the loss of the rural wards and then resolved that if on council I would be diligent in representing both wards.
About me
I have a wealth of personal experience through my police career of 25 years – not just in enforcement but being with people in times of death and fearful experiences. Previously served on an electricity consumer trust. Have previously stood for a mayoralty and as a candidate for parliament. I have experience in representing community concerns through various people and of course I have been comfortable in both Māori and Pakeha society.
My priorities
- Fight to preserve the ownership of all community assets in community hands.
- Use my literary and speaking skills to ensure the concerns of all are fairly heard.
- To insure that all of the people realise that they are in control and councils serve, not rule.
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