2022

Hauraki District Council

Plains Ward
The Hauraki 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Plains 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 Hauraki District Council election.

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Peter Martin

Peter Martin

Luke van Vliet

Luke van Vliet

Megan Sargent

Megan Sargent

Ray Broad

Ray Broad

Stephen Crooymans

Stephen Crooymans

Neil Gray

Neil Gray

Phillip David Buckthought

Phillip David Buckthought

Megan Sargent

Independent

Megan Sargent

Independent

Why I'm standing

I'll bring diversity of thinking and experience to the council table. This is a beautiful part of the country, let's keep it that way for future generations. There are challenges ahead we need to be prepared for, but communities working together can effect powerful change. I'll draw on my business skills and life experience to bring a fresh perspective to council. I can spot opportunities and creative solutions for challenges.

About me

I had marketing and management roles in the building industry before starting ABE’S Bagels, which now runs without me, and have commercial beehives on a pocket of native bush in Pukorokoro/Miranda. My son attends Hauraki Plains College. I’ll bring business and governance experience and a different perspective. I'll listen to the community and make sure all views are represented fairly.

My priorities
  1. Reduce waste to landfill, everyone taking action. Save the planet and save some money too.
  2. Work towards Predator-free 2050 and lead the world, make this a stunning place to live and play.
  3. Make this a vibrant, inclusive and fun community to be part of.
Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Pukorokoro/Miranda

Age

57

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Why I'm standing

I'll bring diversity of thinking and experience to the council table. This is a beautiful part of the country, let's keep it that way for future generations. There are challenges ahead we need to be prepared for, but communities working together can effect powerful change. I'll draw on my business skills and life experience to bring a fresh perspective to council. I can spot opportunities and creative solutions for challenges.

About me

I had marketing and management roles in the building industry before starting ABE’S Bagels, which now runs without me, and have commercial beehives on a pocket of native bush in Pukorokoro/Miranda. My son attends Hauraki Plains College. I’ll bring business and governance experience and a different perspective. I'll listen to the community and make sure all views are represented fairly.

My priorities
  1. Reduce waste to landfill, everyone taking action. Save the planet and save some money too.
  2. Work towards Predator-free 2050 and lead the world, make this a stunning place to live and play.
  3. Make this a vibrant, inclusive and fun community to be part of.
Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Pukorokoro/Miranda

Age

57

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