2022

Hurunui District Council

East Ward
The Hurunui 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Two councillors will be elected from the East 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 Hurunui District Council election.

Candidates

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Vincent Daly

Vincent Daly

Dean Eades

Dean Eades

Fiona Harris

Fiona Harris

Gail Grant

Gail Grant

Vincent Daly

Deputy mayor

Vincent Daly

Deputy mayor

Why I'm standing

Rural areas are facing multiple challenges. I believe we need strong representation locally and nationally. I believe in localism. Locals will develop the best answers to local problems.

About me

I have a lot of local knowledge of the east ward and issues, having represented this ward in past years and living in the area most of my life. I am passionate about empowering rural communities. I am inquisitive and proactive in following up questions.

My priorities
  1. Keep the services we have in our rural areas.
  2. Enable communities.
  3. Sound infrastructure in all areas.
Current role

Deputy mayor

Before politics

Farmer

Residence

Cheviot

Age

66

Why I'm standing

Rural areas are facing multiple challenges. I believe we need strong representation locally and nationally. I believe in localism. Locals will develop the best answers to local problems.

About me

I have a lot of local knowledge of the east ward and issues, having represented this ward in past years and living in the area most of my life. I am passionate about empowering rural communities. I am inquisitive and proactive in following up questions.

My priorities
  1. Keep the services we have in our rural areas.
  2. Enable communities.
  3. Sound infrastructure in all areas.
Current role

Deputy mayor

Before politics

Farmer

Residence

Cheviot

Age

66

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