2022

Hastings District Council

Hastings-Havelock North General Ward

The Hastings District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Seven councillors will be elected from the Hastings-Havelock North ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Hastings District Council election.

Candidates

Policies

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Sayeed Ahmed

Malcolm Dixon

Michael Fowler

Wendy Schollum

Melanie Lorraine Petrowski

Rizwaana (Riz) Latiff

Gilly Lawrence

Kim Priest

Alex Cameron

Eileen Lawson

Damon Harvey

Rion Roben

Simon J H Nixon

Kevin Watkins

Sayeed Ahmed

Why I'm standing

I want to serve the people of Hastings. I work for my community and my people and will be here for everybody. Hastings is my home, and I want to see it continue to be a safe place to raise families.

About me

I will work hard for the people of Hastings. I have been in public service for many, many years and believe in all communities working together. We are one family, working together for our community.

My priorities

Continue to provide a world-class water system for our local communities.
Work collaboratively to find solutions to our housing crisis.
Keep promoting and supporting our local businesses, big and small.

Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Saint Leonards

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Why I'm standing

I want to serve the people of Hastings. I work for my community and my people and will be here for everybody. Hastings is my home, and I want to see it continue to be a safe place to raise families.

About me

I will work hard for the people of Hastings. I have been in public service for many, many years and believe in all communities working together. We are one family, working together for our community.

My priorities

Continue to provide a world-class water system for our local communities.
Work collaboratively to find solutions to our housing crisis.
Keep promoting and supporting our local businesses, big and small.

Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Saint Leonards

Age

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