2022

Otago Regional Council

Dunstan Constituency
The Otago 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 11 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Three councillors will be elected from the Dunstan 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 Otago Regional Council election.

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Mike Barker

Mike Barker

Michael Laws

Michael Laws

Tony Lepper

Tony Lepper

Gary Kelliher

Gary Kelliher

Alexa Forbes

Alexa Forbes

Alexa Forbes

Otago Regional Councillor

Alexa Forbes

Otago Regional Councillor

Why I'm standing

I'm committed to a regional approach to improving and restoring our environment. Ki uta ki tai – mountains to the sea. I live in the headwaters (Queenstown) and think there is not enough consideration of the headwaters area in Otago Regional Council planning nor enough understanding of this unique environment and the pressure it is under.

About me

I've lived in this region for nearly 40 years and have witnessed steady degradation of our water and environmentally inadvisable land use. I am experienced. I've had two terms on the Queenstown Lakes District Council and one on the Otago Regional Council. I have a good base knowledge through my work as a lecturer in sustainable practice and have conducted research around NZ business response to climate change. I am a strong communicator and listen well.

My priorities
  1. Improve river water quality and quantity through planning, knowledge, communication and compliance.
  2. Drastically improve public and active transport systems so travel is easy and low carbon.
  3. Develop and implement a Climate Action Plan that responds to our environmental issues.
Current role

Otago Regional Councillor

Before politics

Lecturer

Residence

Frankton, Queenstown

Age

62

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Why I'm standing

I'm committed to a regional approach to improving and restoring our environment. Ki uta ki tai – mountains to the sea. I live in the headwaters (Queenstown) and think there is not enough consideration of the headwaters area in Otago Regional Council planning nor enough understanding of this unique environment and the pressure it is under.

About me

I've lived in this region for nearly 40 years and have witnessed steady degradation of our water and environmentally inadvisable land use. I am experienced. I've had two terms on the Queenstown Lakes District Council and one on the Otago Regional Council. I have a good base knowledge through my work as a lecturer in sustainable practice and have conducted research around NZ business response to climate change. I am a strong communicator and listen well.

My priorities
  1. Improve river water quality and quantity through planning, knowledge, communication and compliance.
  2. Drastically improve public and active transport systems so travel is easy and low carbon.
  3. Develop and implement a Climate Action Plan that responds to our environmental issues.
Current role

Otago Regional Councillor

Before politics

Lecturer

Residence

Frankton, Queenstown

Age

62

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