2022

Hauraki District Council

Waihi 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). Five councillors will be elected from the Waihi 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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Austin Rattray

Austin Rattray

Anne Marie Spicer

Anne Marie Spicer

Sarah Holmes

Sarah Holmes

Amanda May Ryan

Amanda May Ryan

Josh Martyn

Josh Martyn

Sara-Ann Howell

Sara-Ann Howell

Bhavesh Ranchhod

Bhavesh Ranchhod

Sarah Holmes

Sarah Holmes

Why I'm standing

Local government in general needs more diversity, with councillors who represent a fair spread of the community. I do not have any particular issues or concerns that motivate me to stand. I want to serve the community I love and represent young professionals and families. I believe I'd represent fairly and logically at the council table.

About me

I know the local government environment well after working in it for over a decade, the majority spent in strategic planning and policy. I was born in Waihi and have lived locally most of my life. I'm a self-employed parent, editor of the Waikino Whisper, a trustee of the Hauraki Reuse Centre Trust, member of Keep Waihi Beautiful, and I'm currently seeking re-election to the Waikino School Board.

My priorities
  1. Educate and support to reduce rubbish going to landfill, eliminate all organic waste from landfill.
  2. Support community-led initiatives enhancing cultural, environmental, social and economic wellbeing.
  3. Smooth and widen footpaths as shared paths/cycleways to encourage walking and cycling.
Before politics

Strategic planner

Residence

Waihi

Age

36

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Why I'm standing

Local government in general needs more diversity, with councillors who represent a fair spread of the community. I do not have any particular issues or concerns that motivate me to stand. I want to serve the community I love and represent young professionals and families. I believe I'd represent fairly and logically at the council table.

About me

I know the local government environment well after working in it for over a decade, the majority spent in strategic planning and policy. I was born in Waihi and have lived locally most of my life. I'm a self-employed parent, editor of the Waikino Whisper, a trustee of the Hauraki Reuse Centre Trust, member of Keep Waihi Beautiful, and I'm currently seeking re-election to the Waikino School Board.

My priorities
  1. Educate and support to reduce rubbish going to landfill, eliminate all organic waste from landfill.
  2. Support community-led initiatives enhancing cultural, environmental, social and economic wellbeing.
  3. Smooth and widen footpaths as shared paths/cycleways to encourage walking and cycling.
Before politics

Strategic planner

Residence

Waihi

Age

36

Connect via

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