Ruapehu District Council
The Ruapehu 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Ruapehu Māori 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 Ruapehu District Council election.
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Rob Moke
Why I'm standing
I believed we as Māori needed greater representation within council, I saw two Māori faces and the other councillors seemed unapproachable to me because I couldn't relate to them. This was the reason why I decided to stand for council, to provide our whānau with someone who looked and thought like them, someone relatable and easy to approach. A representative who had their best interests in mind, a Māori, just like them.
About me
I was raised by kaumātua and whānau, growing up on marae while witnessing the intricate procedures that aren't too different from a business or a government agency. Each role defined by the strength of an individual while working together as a cohesive unit, these are the skills and ideals I will bring to council because this is what I was raised to do.
My priorities
- Introduce an acceptance of Māori speech within the workplace, make it normal.
- Develop strong relationships between council, Māori and the general public.
- Simplify the process of applying for resource consent, make it easier to understand.
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