2022

Queenstown-Lakes District Council

Queenstown-Whakatipu Ward
The Queenstown-Lakes District 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Queenstown-Whakatipu ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Queenstown-Lakes District Council election.

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Niki Gladding

Niki Gladding

Gavin Bartlett

Gavin Bartlett

Peter Newport

Peter Newport

Stevey Chernishov

Stevey Chernishov

Esther Whitehead

Esther Whitehead

Tony Dorner

Tony Dorner

Claire Turnham

Claire Turnham

Matt Wong

Matt Wong

Mary Weston

Mary Weston

Stevey Chernishov

Stevey Chernishov

Why I'm standing

I am here to promote local resilience from the grass roots, to strengthen community. I encourage us to have character; share local resources and help each other. My vision is to encourage us to bring out our gifts, talents, passions and embrace opportunities – to raise up the best in people; to encourage and motivate each of us to engage and care.

About me

I am an activator of new solutions and have relentless positivity. I realise the significance of everyday people and focus on bringing about positive outcomes for all. I offer fresh thinking, creativity and an informed perspective based on well grounded research methods. I action great ideas – more than words and thoughts. I inspire others, build teams and get things done.

My priorities
  1. 'Easy to understand' resources should be presented to the public about every decision being made.
  2. Every document from council that is voted on by council should be responded to with creative ideas.
  3. Present alternative 'conservative financial plans'. Involve more locals in development work.
Before politics

Entrepreneur and Educator

Residence

I currently live in Lumsden

Age

41

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Why I'm standing

I am here to promote local resilience from the grass roots, to strengthen community. I encourage us to have character; share local resources and help each other. My vision is to encourage us to bring out our gifts, talents, passions and embrace opportunities – to raise up the best in people; to encourage and motivate each of us to engage and care.

About me

I am an activator of new solutions and have relentless positivity. I realise the significance of everyday people and focus on bringing about positive outcomes for all. I offer fresh thinking, creativity and an informed perspective based on well grounded research methods. I action great ideas – more than words and thoughts. I inspire others, build teams and get things done.

My priorities
  1. 'Easy to understand' resources should be presented to the public about every decision being made.
  2. Every document from council that is voted on by council should be responded to with creative ideas.
  3. Present alternative 'conservative financial plans'. Involve more locals in development work.
Before politics

Entrepreneur and Educator

Residence

I currently live in Lumsden

Age

41

Connect via

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