2022

Northland Regional Council

Kaipara General Constituency
The Northland Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of nine councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). One councillor will be elected from the Kaipara constituency. 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 Northland Regional Council election.

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John Blackwell

John Blackwell

Penny Smart

Penny Smart

John Blackwell

John Blackwell

Why I'm standing

I have a very good understanding and knowledge of the area and the people who call this place home. I have lived and farmed in Kaipara all of my life and have a good understanding of how our economy works. Having five years as Northland Federated Farmers President and working with all four councils in Northland, I carry a wealth of experience in local government. I have also been a councillor on Kaipara District Council.

About me

I am well known in Northland and I make myself available when ever possible. I have experience as a councillor and have been a board member on a few boards. I have managed a farming business for over forty years which according to Beef and Lamb's economic service has been in the top twenty percent in economic performance. I want to be given the chance make Northland a more vibrant place to live.

My priorities
  1. Roading is a huge issue with our state highway system in very poor repair.
  2. Stop the huge increase in rate rises which we see is set to rise by 52 percent over the next three years.
  3. Four-lane highway from Whangārei south to encourage business to operate in Northland.
Before politics

Sheep and beef farmer

Residence

Okahu Kaipara.

Age

61

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Why I'm standing

I have a very good understanding and knowledge of the area and the people who call this place home. I have lived and farmed in Kaipara all of my life and have a good understanding of how our economy works. Having five years as Northland Federated Farmers President and working with all four councils in Northland, I carry a wealth of experience in local government. I have also been a councillor on Kaipara District Council.

About me

I am well known in Northland and I make myself available when ever possible. I have experience as a councillor and have been a board member on a few boards. I have managed a farming business for over forty years which according to Beef and Lamb's economic service has been in the top twenty percent in economic performance. I want to be given the chance make Northland a more vibrant place to live.

My priorities
  1. Roading is a huge issue with our state highway system in very poor repair.
  2. Stop the huge increase in rate rises which we see is set to rise by 52 percent over the next three years.
  3. Four-lane highway from Whangārei south to encourage business to operate in Northland.
Before politics

Sheep and beef farmer

Residence

Okahu Kaipara.

Age

61

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