Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 13 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). One councillor will be elected from the Kāpiti Coast constituency. 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 Greater Wellington Regional Council election.
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Asher Wilson-Goldman
Why I'm standing
Kāpiti needs a strong voice in Wellington, for the good of our communities and our region. We only have one councillor on Greater Wellington Regional Council – it's too important a vote to waste. As far as we are from Wellington City, we're often ignored by our bigger siblings. We need someone committed to Kāpiti but who also knows how Wellington works – I am that person.
About me
Living in Raumati, I have worked in a range of high-profile and high-pressure roles across the public and community sectors. I understand how Wellington works and have relationships I can use for Kāpiti's benefit. I have volunteered with a range of local groups, from Low Carbon Kāpiti to the Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce, and have been appointed by the Minister of Conservation to the Wellington Conservation Board.
My priorities
- Be an accessible councillor, always making myself available to speak with local organisations.
- Improve our public transport for the whole district, including trains, scheduled and on-demand buses
- Support our environment by working with local groups, Kāpiti Coast District Council, Department of Conservation and others to help it to thrive.
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