2022

Rotorua District Council

Te Ipu Wai Auraki General Ward
The Rotorua 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Six councillors will be elected from the Te Ipu Wai Auraki General 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 Rotorua District Council election.

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Nick Chater

Nick Chater

Don Paterson

Don Paterson

Saving Rotorua

Gregg Brown

Gregg Brown

Brendan Davis

Brendan Davis

Rania Sears

Rania Sears

Mercia Yates

Mercia Yates

Ryan Gray

Ryan Gray

Kariana Black

Kariana Black

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait

Fisher Wang

Fisher Wang

Steve Pinder

Steve Pinder

Rawiri Te Kowhai

Rawiri Te Kowhai

Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien

Trish Hosking

Trish Hosking

John Chetty

John Chetty

Grace Tuakana-Jones

Grace Tuakana-Jones

Sandra Kai Fong

Sandra Kai Fong

Kaya Sparke

Kaya Sparke

Ryan Gray

I think. I listen. I act

Ryan Gray

I think. I listen. I act

Why I'm standing

Rotorua is a great city, with a great future – but it's at risk of losing its way. We need to act now to build more homes to end the emergency housing situation. We need to reopen our museum. We need a council that listens and works together for the betterment of all. I listen. I think I act. I am passionate about seeing our city and its people thrive.

About me

I have experience working at senior levels in the public and private sectors. I understand council and I know how to make it work for our city. I believe everyone has the right to opportunity, and it's up to council to enable this through quality and fit for purpose regulations and rules – and rates which are value for money.

My priorities
  1. Set a target for more homes to be built to stop emergency housing industry.
  2. Enable opportunities for everyone to enjoy our great city by targeting key ares for growth.
  3. Protect our environment to ensure our city remains great for future generations.
Before politics

Senior Advisor

Residence

Fairy Springs

Age

35

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Why I'm standing

Rotorua is a great city, with a great future – but it's at risk of losing its way. We need to act now to build more homes to end the emergency housing situation. We need to reopen our museum. We need a council that listens and works together for the betterment of all. I listen. I think I act. I am passionate about seeing our city and its people thrive.

About me

I have experience working at senior levels in the public and private sectors. I understand council and I know how to make it work for our city. I believe everyone has the right to opportunity, and it's up to council to enable this through quality and fit for purpose regulations and rules – and rates which are value for money.

My priorities
  1. Set a target for more homes to be built to stop emergency housing industry.
  2. Enable opportunities for everyone to enjoy our great city by targeting key ares for growth.
  3. Protect our environment to ensure our city remains great for future generations.
Before politics

Senior Advisor

Residence

Fairy Springs

Age

35

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