2022

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Porirua-Tawa Constituency
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). Two councillors will be elected from the Porirua-Tawa 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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Roger Watkin

Roger Watkin

Lynette Itani

Lynette Itani

Robyn Smith

Robyn Smith

Hikitia Ropata

Hikitia Ropata

Chris Kirk-Burnnand

Chris Kirk-Burnnand

Robyn Smith

Green

Robyn Smith

Green

Why I'm standing

I am standing because of my deep concern for our waterways, Te Awarua-o-Porirua (Porirua Harbour) and continuing biodiversity loss. Climate change impacts are being felt regionally with increasing storm events and flooding and we need to help our communities to be better prepared to avoid these impacts. I am passionate about reducing our emissions and our impacts on the environment and I want to make a positive change for our region.

About me

My career has spanned local and central government and non-government organisations. I believe in being a public servant by serving our communities. Having working in regional council I know how they work. I have worked supporting community groups around the region and have a good knowledge of not only Porirua and Tawa but the whole region. I am a hard worker and am persistent, so I believe I can get things done.

My priorities
  1. Cleaning up our waterways and harbour by implementing the Te Awarua-o- Porirua Whaitua plan.
  2. Increasing the use of low emission public transport by ensuring it meets the public's needs.
  3. Protecting and enhancing nature by managing pest animals and pest plants in our biodiversity sites.
Before politics

Senior advisor for Biosecurity

Residence

Titahi Bay, Porirua

Age

65

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Why I'm standing

I am standing because of my deep concern for our waterways, Te Awarua-o-Porirua (Porirua Harbour) and continuing biodiversity loss. Climate change impacts are being felt regionally with increasing storm events and flooding and we need to help our communities to be better prepared to avoid these impacts. I am passionate about reducing our emissions and our impacts on the environment and I want to make a positive change for our region.

About me

My career has spanned local and central government and non-government organisations. I believe in being a public servant by serving our communities. Having working in regional council I know how they work. I have worked supporting community groups around the region and have a good knowledge of not only Porirua and Tawa but the whole region. I am a hard worker and am persistent, so I believe I can get things done.

My priorities
  1. Cleaning up our waterways and harbour by implementing the Te Awarua-o- Porirua Whaitua plan.
  2. Increasing the use of low emission public transport by ensuring it meets the public's needs.
  3. Protecting and enhancing nature by managing pest animals and pest plants in our biodiversity sites.
Before politics

Senior advisor for Biosecurity

Residence

Titahi Bay, Porirua

Age

65

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