New Plymouth District Council
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.
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Sam Bennett
Why I'm standing
Because I have the governance, business, political and cultural acumen and experience to lead and influence our district through what will be a complex, demanding and unrelenting term. I have a deep love and connection to our tāngata and whenua our people and land, and I want to contribute to our future together. Hui e taiki e ! Forward Together.
About me
I have already proven myself to be a popular, relatable, tenacious, hardworking leader as a current elected member because I understand the role of governance and advocacy supported by my extensive business, political and cultural acumen. The key to being an effective elected member is listening carefully to the community with the intent to understand and act on their aspirations with particular focus on community board engagement from the mayor and all councillors.
My priorities
- Stop Pause Review Reset the 7% rate increase for year three long-term plan to ensure rates vs actual delivery.
- My goal is to ensure that our Three Waters assets remain locally owned and responsive.
- Urgent climate change must forefront our planning, and we need to do better before it is too late.
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