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.

Rhia Taonui

Independent

Rhia Taonui

Independent

Why I'm standing

I believe in our city. I want to see an inclusive City Council with increased engagement and representation from Pacific peoples, Māori, other ethnicities, women, and young people.

About me

I am a proud woman of Pacific descent and a mother of 3 wonderful half-Māori/Pacific children. My professional background lies in education, library, community services, and working with cultural communities at local, regional, and national levels. I believe that the pathway to leadership is through service to our communities.

My priorities

No response

Before politics

Regional Manager

Residence

Fitzherbert

Age

46

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Why I'm standing

I believe in our city. I want to see an inclusive City Council with increased engagement and representation from Pacific peoples, Māori, other ethnicities, women, and young people.

About me

I am a proud woman of Pacific descent and a mother of 3 wonderful half-Māori/Pacific children. My professional background lies in education, library, community services, and working with cultural communities at local, regional, and national levels. I believe that the pathway to leadership is through service to our communities.

My priorities

No response

Before politics

Regional Manager

Residence

Fitzherbert

Age

46

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