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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Penny Gaylor
Why I'm standing
As a parent raising my family on the Kāpiti Coast, I'm committed to helping improve the degraded natural environment, and creating a community that provides opportunity and diversity for all. Improving public transport helps people get to their school, work, visit friends, participate in sport, and just go to places to have fun. I'm a person prepared to put my hand up to help make this community even better.
About me
I have proven I am a committed and effective elected representative; my 15 years in local government for the Kāpiti Coast speaks to that dedication. I've served my community on the Ōtaki Community Board, the Kāpiti Coast District Council (two terms), and for the past six years on Greater Wellington Regional Council. I have worked hard for my community, and succeeded in bringing change on my communities' behalf.
My priorities
- Secure government funding for new trains for Ōtaki.
- Deliver environmental restoration, to improve our natural environment and combat climate change.
- Expand council's flood resilience work in waterways across the Kāpiti Coast.
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