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 Te Awa Kairangi ki Uta/Upper Hutt 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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Peter Hayes
Why I'm standing
I am disappointed and frustrated at watching Wellington Regional Council continually fail to perform its core functions. I believe that Greater Wellington needs truly independent councillors – people that have no association with another council – past or present. The Greater Wellington Regional Council needs to exercise its authority over the environment in particular and I have been very disappointed in its performance over many years.
About me
Promoting Upper Hutt interests in the regional council would be a great privilege for me. I have passion for the outdoors and a pristine natural environment and as such have worked for two science research institutes. Public transport is also of intense interest for me, having driven public buses for a time. I will be a truly independent and a proud voice for the place I've been a part of for most of my life.
My priorities
- Greater Wellington to take its responsibility for the regions water resources.
- Greater Wellington to exercise its authority over those resources and prosecute city councils.
- Improve the bus network by improving driver and passenger health and welfare.
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