Motueka Community Board

The Motueka Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Tasman District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of four members. 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 Motueka Community Board election.

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Ellie Kamphuis

Why I'm standing

I believe that in order for community boards to be truly representative of their communities they need to be inclusive of younger participants. At 31, I will be a proponent of the hopes, challenges and concerns that young people have. I will bring a different perspective and set of experiences that enable me to advocate on behalf of younger generations who I believe are currently underrepresented in and disempowered by political decision-making processes.

About me

I've chosen to make Motueka my home because I'm drawn to the natural beauty of this area and I care deeply about protecting it for future generations. I'm especially passionate about the relationship between public and environmental health which I understand is intrinsically linked. We cannot have one without the other and it's this core belief that will be at the heart of all decisions I'll make as a community board member.

My priorities

  1. Work towards making our community a safer, fairer and healthier place for everyone.
  2. Support local conservation and restoration efforts.
  3. Prepare our community for the increasing challenges that will result from climate change.

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