Palmerston North City Council

Te Hirawanui General Ward
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.

Lorna Johnson

Labour

| Palmerston North City Councillor

Lorna Johnson

Labour

| Palmerston North City Councillor

Why I'm standing

I love the city and its people and I want to continue to be a voice for the community on council, supporting community wellbeing and initiatives, housing and climate change mitigation.

About me

I'm experienced in local government, having completed two terms as a councillor. I'm a local with experience of the community sector and have a professional background as a veterinary surgeon. I listen to people, and I get things done.

My priorities
  1. Increasing housing supply by freeing land for building, intensification and infill.
  2. Supporting community initiatives to improve social and cultural well-being.
  3. Supporting a reduction in carbon emissions across the city.
Current role

Palmerston North City Councillor

Before politics

Veterinary Surgeon

Residence

Highbury

Age

56

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Why I'm standing

I love the city and its people and I want to continue to be a voice for the community on council, supporting community wellbeing and initiatives, housing and climate change mitigation.

About me

I'm experienced in local government, having completed two terms as a councillor. I'm a local with experience of the community sector and have a professional background as a veterinary surgeon. I listen to people, and I get things done.

My priorities
  1. Increasing housing supply by freeing land for building, intensification and infill.
  2. Supporting community initiatives to improve social and cultural well-being.
  3. Supporting a reduction in carbon emissions across the city.
Current role

Palmerston North City Councillor

Before politics

Veterinary Surgeon

Residence

Highbury

Age

56

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