2022

New Plymouth District Council

New Plymouth District At Large
The New Plymouth 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 14 councillors and the mayor. This election is for the five councillors elected by all voters in the city. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the city). 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 New Plymouth District Council election.

Candidates

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Rod Ardern

Rod Ardern

Max Brough

Max Brough

Udo Vink

Udo Vink

Dan Thurston Crow

Dan Thurston Crow

Amanda Clinton-Gohdes

Amanda Clinton-Gohdes

Sam Bennett

Sam Bennett

Joanne Kuvarji

Joanne Kuvarji

Greg Mackay

Greg Mackay

Jonathan Marshall

Jonathan Marshall

Murray Seamark

Murray Seamark

Hepa Te Moana

Hepa Te Moana

Jenna Brown

Jenna Brown

Harry Duynhoven

Harry Duynhoven

Caro McKee

Caro McKee

Shaun Clare

Shaun Clare

Dinnie Moeahu

Dinnie Moeahu

Tayla Willetts

Tayla Willetts

Dayna Jury

Dayna Jury

Tane Webster

Tane Webster

Hepa Te Moana

Hepa Te Moana

Why I'm standing

I was voluntold by a group of 16 people whom I deeply respect that I should stand as I am a former state kid who has a broad view of Aotearoa. Moving from house to house during my upbringing created an expert in me being able to explain and re-explain difficult topics amongst diverse groups ranging in cultures, values and ages.

About me

Once again, being a ward of the state as a kid gave me the wide perspective of an adult and forged an ability to be able to listen with no agenda in mind other than to listen. I will be good because I can see past duality. Life isn't yes or no – it's context and I'm great at getting the context from people to make shit happen.

My priorities
  1. Improve public transport, as a lot of our key concerns could be addressed from just that.
  2. Create a mental health and wellness policy for New Plymouth District Council to commit to.
  3. Increase the usage of our sports facilities in the smaller regional areas of Taranaki.
Before politics

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Residence

Lynmouth

Age

34

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Why I'm standing

I was voluntold by a group of 16 people whom I deeply respect that I should stand as I am a former state kid who has a broad view of Aotearoa. Moving from house to house during my upbringing created an expert in me being able to explain and re-explain difficult topics amongst diverse groups ranging in cultures, values and ages.

About me

Once again, being a ward of the state as a kid gave me the wide perspective of an adult and forged an ability to be able to listen with no agenda in mind other than to listen. I will be good because I can see past duality. Life isn't yes or no – it's context and I'm great at getting the context from people to make shit happen.

My priorities
  1. Improve public transport, as a lot of our key concerns could be addressed from just that.
  2. Create a mental health and wellness policy for New Plymouth District Council to commit to.
  3. Increase the usage of our sports facilities in the smaller regional areas of Taranaki.
Before politics

Business Ambassador

Residence

Lynmouth

Age

34

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