2022

Masterton District Council

Masterton/Whakaoriori General Ward
The Masterton 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Four councillors will be elected from the Masterton/Whakaoriori ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Masterton District Council election.

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Ryan Soriano

Ryan Soriano

Peter James

Peter James

Graham Dick

Graham Dick

Chris Peterson

Chris Peterson

Bex Johnson

Bex Johnson

Gary Caffell

Gary Caffell

Tim Nelson

Tim Nelson

Craig Bowyer

Craig Bowyer

Tom Hullena

Tom Hullena

Graham Dick

Progress not Procrastination

Graham Dick

Progress not Procrastination

Why I'm standing

I believe Masterton has stagnated over past six years, we need to have a unified council to make progress. I have been labelled a "grumpy old man" by sitting council members. This grumpy old man has had enough and is prepared to put his own money where his mouth is and make a difference in a unified council.

About me

I have served on Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park for many years, liaising with council over park issues. Sometimes getting frustrated by lack of progress as the same items come up in minutes again and again. On the other hand it has enabled me to gain a better understanding of how council works. I was in a senior management role before retiring.

My priorities
  1. Water infrastructure.
  2. Sewage infrastructure.
  3. New town hall and library on present site.
Before politics

Forest Operations Manager

Residence

West Side

Age

74

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Why I'm standing

I believe Masterton has stagnated over past six years, we need to have a unified council to make progress. I have been labelled a "grumpy old man" by sitting council members. This grumpy old man has had enough and is prepared to put his own money where his mouth is and make a difference in a unified council.

About me

I have served on Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park for many years, liaising with council over park issues. Sometimes getting frustrated by lack of progress as the same items come up in minutes again and again. On the other hand it has enabled me to gain a better understanding of how council works. I was in a senior management role before retiring.

My priorities
  1. Water infrastructure.
  2. Sewage infrastructure.
  3. New town hall and library on present site.
Before politics

Forest Operations Manager

Residence

West Side

Age

74

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