2022

Northland Regional Council

Mid North 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 Mid North General 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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Lesley Adcock

Lesley Adcock

Geoff Crawford

Geoff Crawford

John McCaw

John McCaw

William Sullivan

William Sullivan

Lesley Adcock

Independent

Lesley Adcock

Independent

Why I'm standing

I have a deep belief in the importance of caring for our natural environment, a determination to work for strong, sustainable and enduring economic development in Northland, and a commitment to ensure the community's best interests are fairly served.

About me

I grew up in Northland and have had a holiday, now permanent, home for over 26 years; I'm driven by principles of natural justice and fair play; I have the ability to analyse issues rationally and without bias having worked in Treasury for 15 years; I have an MA in Economics; and I have experience of working with a wide range of cultures having taught in international schools for 8 years.

My priorities
  1. Make sure that Northland is well-placed to cope with climate change impact now and into the future.
  2. Protect the natural environment, especially biodiversity and associated pest reduction.
  3. Ensure regional council work meets high standards of analytical rigour and responsiveness to community needs.
Before politics

Retired from paid employment

Residence

Teal Bay, Northland

Age

66

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Why I'm standing

I have a deep belief in the importance of caring for our natural environment, a determination to work for strong, sustainable and enduring economic development in Northland, and a commitment to ensure the community's best interests are fairly served.

About me

I grew up in Northland and have had a holiday, now permanent, home for over 26 years; I'm driven by principles of natural justice and fair play; I have the ability to analyse issues rationally and without bias having worked in Treasury for 15 years; I have an MA in Economics; and I have experience of working with a wide range of cultures having taught in international schools for 8 years.

My priorities
  1. Make sure that Northland is well-placed to cope with climate change impact now and into the future.
  2. Protect the natural environment, especially biodiversity and associated pest reduction.
  3. Ensure regional council work meets high standards of analytical rigour and responsiveness to community needs.
Before politics

Retired from paid employment

Residence

Teal Bay, Northland

Age

66

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