2022

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.

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Rob Telfer

Why I'm standing

I am standing to give rural communities and business a strong voice at the table.

About me

I have farmed in Gisborne for for 20 years as well as starting and operating the Waipāoa Station farm cadet training trust. I have had nine years on Gisborne Holdings Board, serving two years as chairman. Also having served 11 years on the Poverty Bay A and P association including two years as President, I feel I bring a strong business and community background to the table.

My priorities

Make it easier to do business with council.
Roading in our rural communities.
Heavy traffic bypass for our city.

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