2022

Northland Regional Council

Whangarei Urban 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 Whangarei Urban 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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Jack Craw

Jack Craw

Tony Savage

Tony Savage

Jack Craw

Independent

| Councillor at Northland Regional Council

Jack Craw

Independent

| Councillor at Northland Regional Council

Why I'm standing

I am standing for re-election to Northland Regional Council because I want all of us to have clean water, a healthy environment and better community participation in decision making. Northland is facing massive environmental challenges and we must save ratepayers from future financial risks. I have the skills and experience to meet these challenges.

About me

I have 40 years experience in biosecurity and biodiversity management, from field worker to director and international consultant, and have a long list of achievements in getting things done. I have also managed conservation organisations, cricket and rugby clubs, jazz club/festivals, etc. My three year term has taught me a lot about how to deal with the many environmental issues we face and how to prioritise actions.

My priorities
  1. Improve freshwater quality which is currently appalling, so that we can all drink and swim in it.
  2. Step up climate action, to protect the community from the many risks to our assets and lifestyles.
  3. Solve our regional transport issues – more buses, cycleways, trains. Lower truck wheel weights.
Current role

Councillor at Northland Regional Council

Before politics

Biosecurity Consultant

Residence

Kensington, Whangārei

Age

70

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for re-election to Northland Regional Council because I want all of us to have clean water, a healthy environment and better community participation in decision making. Northland is facing massive environmental challenges and we must save ratepayers from future financial risks. I have the skills and experience to meet these challenges.

About me

I have 40 years experience in biosecurity and biodiversity management, from field worker to director and international consultant, and have a long list of achievements in getting things done. I have also managed conservation organisations, cricket and rugby clubs, jazz club/festivals, etc. My three year term has taught me a lot about how to deal with the many environmental issues we face and how to prioritise actions.

My priorities
  1. Improve freshwater quality which is currently appalling, so that we can all drink and swim in it.
  2. Step up climate action, to protect the community from the many risks to our assets and lifestyles.
  3. Solve our regional transport issues – more buses, cycleways, trains. Lower truck wheel weights.
Current role

Councillor at Northland Regional Council

Before politics

Biosecurity Consultant

Residence

Kensington, Whangārei

Age

70

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