2022

Matamata-Piako District Council

Te Aroha General Ward
The Matamata-Piako 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Te Aroha 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 Matamata-Piako District Council election.

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Sarah-Jane Bourne

Sarah-Jane Bourne

Bruce Donaldson

Bruce Donaldson

Brett Smyth

Brett Smyth

Jill Taylor

Jill Taylor

Peter Jager

Peter Jager

Russell Smith

Russell Smith

Sarah-Jane Bourne

Sarah-Jane Bourne

Why I'm standing

I am proud to live be a part of the Te Aroha community and want to ensure we have a community we can proudly pass on to future generations.

About me

I have business and finance qualifications and am working towards a Bachelor of Law. I have proven management experience and am not afraid to stand up for what I believe in. I will stand up for our community and be the voice we need!

My priorities
  1. Ensuring control of our assets (with the first priority being Three Waters) stays local.
  2. Review our district plans so we can encourage growth, while also future proofing our community.
  3. Limit bureaucratic red-tape and restrictions so our communities can move forward!
Before politics

Administrator/law student

Residence

Waitoa

Age

34

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Why I'm standing

I am proud to live be a part of the Te Aroha community and want to ensure we have a community we can proudly pass on to future generations.

About me

I have business and finance qualifications and am working towards a Bachelor of Law. I have proven management experience and am not afraid to stand up for what I believe in. I will stand up for our community and be the voice we need!

My priorities
  1. Ensuring control of our assets (with the first priority being Three Waters) stays local.
  2. Review our district plans so we can encourage growth, while also future proofing our community.
  3. Limit bureaucratic red-tape and restrictions so our communities can move forward!
Before politics

Administrator/law student

Residence

Waitoa

Age

34

Connect via

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