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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Zulfiqar Butt

Labour

City Councillor

Why I'm standing

I believe in social justice and gender and ethnic equality. I will be standing for transparency and equal opportunities for everyone and to make Palmerston North a real multicultural city.

About me

I have a strong background in environment, I am proud to stand up or our environment and will be a strong voice on council in our fight against climate change and support for sustainable policies to achieve our emission reduction target.

My priorities

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