2022

Manawatū District Council

Manawatū Rural General Ward
The Manawatū 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Five councillors will be elected from the Manawatū Rural 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 Manawatū District Council election.

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Steve Bielski

Steve Bielski

Brynn Neilson

Brynn Neilson

Fiona Underwood

Fiona Underwood

Colin McFadzean

Colin McFadzean

Alison Short

Alison Short

Andrew Quarrie

Andrew Quarrie

Brynn Neilson

Brynn Neilson

Why I'm standing

I'm a strong believer in civics and want to help improve my region. Particularly with reducing poverty and helping those that need help.

About me

I think I'd make a good councillor because I have a lot of experience volunteering for non-profits and also working with local business. My previous voluntary roles include: 2009 Manawatū Chamber of Commerce Chairman, 2011 Sustainable Manawatū Chairman 2011, 2015 Sanson Community Committee Secretary, 2015 and 2022 Sanson Club Treasurer. I've been in business for myself for over 25 years and have also been a business mentor for local businesses through Vision Manawatū.

My priorities
  1. Help address poverty in our region.
  2. Improve council services to rural wards in the Manawatū.
  3. Help businesses succeed in our region.
Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Sanson

Age

54

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Why I'm standing

I'm a strong believer in civics and want to help improve my region. Particularly with reducing poverty and helping those that need help.

About me

I think I'd make a good councillor because I have a lot of experience volunteering for non-profits and also working with local business. My previous voluntary roles include: 2009 Manawatū Chamber of Commerce Chairman, 2011 Sustainable Manawatū Chairman 2011, 2015 Sanson Community Committee Secretary, 2015 and 2022 Sanson Club Treasurer. I've been in business for myself for over 25 years and have also been a business mentor for local businesses through Vision Manawatū.

My priorities
  1. Help address poverty in our region.
  2. Improve council services to rural wards in the Manawatū.
  3. Help businesses succeed in our region.
Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Sanson

Age

54

Connect via

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