Nelson City Council

Stoke-Tāhunanui General Ward
The Nelson City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 12 councillors and the mayor. Four councillors will be elected from the Stoke-Tāhunanui General ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Nelson City Council election.

Trudie Brand

Working For You

| Deputy Chair Community and Recreation plus others Committees

Trudie Brand

Working For You

| Deputy Chair Community and Recreation plus others Committees

Why I'm standing

I believe Nelson is one of the best places to live in NZ and want to keep it that way. It offers a unique lifestyle at its own pace. The region has unique spaces such as: waterfront, our gardens and reserves, market places, unique businesses and a platitude of walks linking mountains to the sea. Unlike other cities around the world, most places can be accessed within ten minutes whether walking, cycling or driving.

About me

I have over 25 years of governance experience from holding many community based positions on boards, trusts and three years as an elected councillor for Nelson City Council.

My priorities
  1. Ensure council continues to build on genuine community engagement to strengthen working partnerships.
  2. Ensure rates affordability by reviewing income streams and projects are benefiting our region.
  3. Work with community leaders, iwi and business partners for future sustainability and economic growth.
Current role

Deputy Chair Community and Recreation plus others Committees

Before politics

Self Employed

Residence

Nelson

Age

No response

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Why I'm standing

I believe Nelson is one of the best places to live in NZ and want to keep it that way. It offers a unique lifestyle at its own pace. The region has unique spaces such as: waterfront, our gardens and reserves, market places, unique businesses and a platitude of walks linking mountains to the sea. Unlike other cities around the world, most places can be accessed within ten minutes whether walking, cycling or driving.

About me

I have over 25 years of governance experience from holding many community based positions on boards, trusts and three years as an elected councillor for Nelson City Council.

My priorities
  1. Ensure council continues to build on genuine community engagement to strengthen working partnerships.
  2. Ensure rates affordability by reviewing income streams and projects are benefiting our region.
  3. Work with community leaders, iwi and business partners for future sustainability and economic growth.
Current role

Deputy Chair Community and Recreation plus others Committees

Before politics

Self Employed

Residence

Nelson

Age

No response

Connect via