2022

Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Heretaunga/Hastings General Constituency
The Hawke's Bay 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 11 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Three councillors will be elected from the Heretaunga/Hastings constituency. 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 Hawke's Bay Regional Council election.

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Xan Harding

Xan Harding

Craig Foss

Craig Foss

Jock Mackintosh

Jock Mackintosh

Sophie Siers

Sophie Siers

Steve Gibson

Steve Gibson

Sophie Siers

Councillor – Hastings District Council

Sophie Siers

Councillor – Hastings District Council

Why I'm standing

I care deeply for the environment and the future of our region. I want to represent the environment's view on every issue to ensure our region is a place to treasure for generations to come. I believe that our community is able to solve all the problems we face and I want council to interact in new ways with community to get the very best outcome for our land and people.

About me

I am currently a Hastings District Councillor which has given me the governance experience to ensure I can deliver at regional council from day one. As a certified Resource Management Act commissioner, I know how to work within the system to effect change. Our new Regional Spatial Plan needs councillors who can work across councils to get the best outcomes for our whole region and community, work I feel well placed to do.

My priorities
  1. Better structured community relationships to prepare and ensure resilience for a changing climate.
  2. Biodiversity. Growing and protecting the re-establishment of a vibrant bio-diverse environment.
  3. Water. Protection, enhancement and care of water to ensure it's future availability for everyone.
Current role

Councillor – Hastings District Council

Before politics

Farmer and publisher

Residence

Waimarama

Age

52

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Why I'm standing

I care deeply for the environment and the future of our region. I want to represent the environment's view on every issue to ensure our region is a place to treasure for generations to come. I believe that our community is able to solve all the problems we face and I want council to interact in new ways with community to get the very best outcome for our land and people.

About me

I am currently a Hastings District Councillor which has given me the governance experience to ensure I can deliver at regional council from day one. As a certified Resource Management Act commissioner, I know how to work within the system to effect change. Our new Regional Spatial Plan needs councillors who can work across councils to get the best outcomes for our whole region and community, work I feel well placed to do.

My priorities
  1. Better structured community relationships to prepare and ensure resilience for a changing climate.
  2. Biodiversity. Growing and protecting the re-establishment of a vibrant bio-diverse environment.
  3. Water. Protection, enhancement and care of water to ensure it's future availability for everyone.
Current role

Councillor – Hastings District Council

Before politics

Farmer and publisher

Residence

Waimarama

Age

52

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