2022

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.

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Manjit Chawla

Why I'm standing

Palmy is a growing and vibrant city. Using my financial background, I will make sure future projects are funded properly. Focussing on cultural diversity, I want voices of different ethnic communities heard, and decisions are made keeping their voices in mind.

About me

I am a people person connected with different communities for social work and also serving as a Justice of the Peace and member of the Red Cross. If elected, I will serve lovely people of Palmy as a councillor and help them have a well-managed city.

My priorities

More affordable houses for people to rent or buy, main focus on social housing.
Smart planning to meet future transport needs by changing existing vehicle eccentric culture.
Helping make Palmy an eco-friendly city by ways of lowering emissions.

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