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

Fiona Underwood

Refreshing Local Democracy

Fiona Underwood

Refreshing Local Democracy

Why I'm standing

I want to ensure fully-informed decision making occurs at a local level, where all sides of an issue are debated and residents given the opportunity to vote on decisions that may have an adverse affect on their lifestyle, livelihood or standard of living. Also, I believe that residents deserve the opportunity to be advised of and discuss the possible long range consequences of such decisions, which may not be immediately apparent.

About me

I have lived in Halcombe for nearly 30 years and have personal experience of some of the issues that affect rural communities. I have spent the majority of my working life in public service (BCNZ, NZ Police and teaching) and have experience in dealing with a wide range of people and issues. I hate to see injustice and if elected, will do my best to see that people in the Manawatū District are treated justly.

My priorities
  1. Protection of private property rights, individualism and free-enterprise so people are respected.
  2. Maintain rates affordability; don't rate people out of their homes or choose paying rates over food.
  3. Binding referendum before decisions affecting people's livelihood, lifestyle or standard of living.
Before politics

Secondary School Teacher

Residence

Halcombe

Age

61

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Why I'm standing

I want to ensure fully-informed decision making occurs at a local level, where all sides of an issue are debated and residents given the opportunity to vote on decisions that may have an adverse affect on their lifestyle, livelihood or standard of living. Also, I believe that residents deserve the opportunity to be advised of and discuss the possible long range consequences of such decisions, which may not be immediately apparent.

About me

I have lived in Halcombe for nearly 30 years and have personal experience of some of the issues that affect rural communities. I have spent the majority of my working life in public service (BCNZ, NZ Police and teaching) and have experience in dealing with a wide range of people and issues. I hate to see injustice and if elected, will do my best to see that people in the Manawatū District are treated justly.

My priorities
  1. Protection of private property rights, individualism and free-enterprise so people are respected.
  2. Maintain rates affordability; don't rate people out of their homes or choose paying rates over food.
  3. Binding referendum before decisions affecting people's livelihood, lifestyle or standard of living.
Before politics

Secondary School Teacher

Residence

Halcombe

Age

61

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