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
Jordan Walker
Why I'm standing
I don't see people like me standing for council in Te Tairāwhiti, I am the most diverse currently standing and I have an inherent connection to the youth here. I am standing to be a voice for them, and people from low decile communities (particularly urban Māori). I love my hometown and I think that these people mentioned deserve to have someone representing them and their wellbeing.
About me
I am passionate about advocating for more opportunities, access to resources and inclusion for youth and low decile communities of Te Tairāwhiti. Drawing from my lived experience of growing up in Elgin as well as my mahi within the creative industries, I strongly believe in the importance of equity and inclusivity, and that access to arts and education can have a large impact on the wellbeing of marginalised communities.
My priorities
- Focus on delivering more arts and education programmes to the public and to school aged children.
- Introduce a programme that connects grassroots businesses, landlords and vacant spaces in the CBD.
- Remove barriers in council to help community access affordable housing solutions.
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