Palmerston North City Council
The Palmerston North City 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 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). 13 councillors will be elected from the Te Hirawanui ward. 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 Palmerston North City Council election.
Palmerston North City Council candidates
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William George Wood
Brent Barrett
Dion Allen Jensen
Zakk Rokkanno
Manjit Chawla
Patrick Handcock
Karen Naylor
Jacinta Fraser
Rachel Bowen
Tania Lamb
Vaughan Dennison
Atif Rahim
Meenal Dutt
Leonie Hapeta
Lorna Johnson
Orphee Mickalad
Kaydee Zabelin
Samuel Walmsley
Zulfiqar Butt
Mike Clement
Rhia Taonui
Nathan Charles Wilson
Anton Woollams
Les Fugle
Chiu Yeung Lee
Bruno William Petrenas
Hussein Pierre Kikhounga-Ngot
Mark Gordon Arnott
Lew Findlay
Mel Butler
James Candish
Billy Meehan
Murray John Wellington
Kaydee Zabelin
Why I'm standing
I think Palmy is the best place to raise a family, have a business, and be connected – and I want to make sure it stays that way in times of change and uncertainty. I want to be a positive and energetic voice for families and community groups on council, focussing on making long-sighted decisions that will benefit our community now and in the future.
About me
I bring an open mind and open ears to everything I do. I'm an analyst who enjoys hearing and considering issues from all angles and viewpoints. I'm committed to my community: I care about how people are doing, whether they feel that they are listened to, and that their values are being represented. I'm approachable, I listen, and I seek to understand – because you can't be a representative if you aren't listening.
My priorities
- Invest in small inner-city dwellings, to provide homes and boost the economy of the CBD.
- Promote community awareness and preparedness for the effects of extreme weather on our region.
- Investigate alternative methods of revenue gathering, to reduce dependency on rates.
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