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.

Patrick Handcock

Independent

| City Councillor

Patrick Handcock

Independent

| City Councillor

Why I'm standing

I have extensive leadership and governance experience. I have been a city councillor for three years and feel that I can continue to make positive contributions to create better outcomes for our residents. I make good decisions based upon the principles of democracy.

About me

I was a police officer for 44 years and was Palmerston North Area Commander for 10 years. I chaired the Palmerston North Safety Advisory Board for 9 years as Area Commander. I chair the same board now as an elected member. I also Chair the Methodist Social Services Board. What drives me is creating better outcomes across all of our community. Palmerston North is my home and my city and I am deeply invested in our future.

My priorities
  1. Advocating for sustainable growth; population, business and infrastructure.
  2. Advocating for community safety, well-being and inclusion.
  3. Advocating for equitable investment across our community.
Current role

City Councillor

Before politics

Police Officer

Residence

Hokowhitu

Age

66

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Why I'm standing

I have extensive leadership and governance experience. I have been a city councillor for three years and feel that I can continue to make positive contributions to create better outcomes for our residents. I make good decisions based upon the principles of democracy.

About me

I was a police officer for 44 years and was Palmerston North Area Commander for 10 years. I chaired the Palmerston North Safety Advisory Board for 9 years as Area Commander. I chair the same board now as an elected member. I also Chair the Methodist Social Services Board. What drives me is creating better outcomes across all of our community. Palmerston North is my home and my city and I am deeply invested in our future.

My priorities
  1. Advocating for sustainable growth; population, business and infrastructure.
  2. Advocating for community safety, well-being and inclusion.
  3. Advocating for equitable investment across our community.
Current role

City Councillor

Before politics

Police Officer

Residence

Hokowhitu

Age

66

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