2022

Kaipara District Council

Wairoa General Ward
The Kaipara 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Wairoa ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Kaipara District Council election.

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Ash Nayyar

Ash Nayyar

Mark Ancrum

Mark Ancrum

Eryn Wilson-Collins

Eryn Wilson-Collins

Alec Melville

Alec Melville

Karen Joyce-Paki

Karen Joyce-Paki

Gordon Lambeth

Gordon Lambeth

Josephine Nathan

Josephine Nathan

Jay Tane

Jay Tane

Eryn Wilson-Collins

Dargaville Ward Councillor

Eryn Wilson-Collins

Dargaville Ward Councillor

Why I'm standing

I am running for re-election because I am committed to our district. I am passionate about ensuring our district is the best place for our residents to live and work. I have served one term and I feel my voice is critical at the council table.

About me

I have a passion for community. I am involved in the creative sector and have a business management background. I was born and bred in Dargaville, raised in a state home with a single mum. I feel I bring a wealth of lived experience as a candidate for the Wairoa Ward.

My priorities
  1. Sustainability for council operations and protection of the environment.
  2. Bringing integrity to my role and decision making.
  3. Making the best decisions for our community, both now and future generations.
Current role

Dargaville Ward Councillor

Before politics

I also manage a law firm

Residence

Dargaville

Age

40

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Why I'm standing

I am running for re-election because I am committed to our district. I am passionate about ensuring our district is the best place for our residents to live and work. I have served one term and I feel my voice is critical at the council table.

About me

I have a passion for community. I am involved in the creative sector and have a business management background. I was born and bred in Dargaville, raised in a state home with a single mum. I feel I bring a wealth of lived experience as a candidate for the Wairoa Ward.

My priorities
  1. Sustainability for council operations and protection of the environment.
  2. Bringing integrity to my role and decision making.
  3. Making the best decisions for our community, both now and future generations.
Current role

Dargaville Ward Councillor

Before politics

I also manage a law firm

Residence

Dargaville

Age

40

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