2022

South Wairarapa District Council

Featherston Ward
The South Wairarapa 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 Featherston 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 South Wairarapa District Council election.

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Phil Blackwood

Phil Blackwood

Jack Grabham

Jack Grabham

Claire Bleakley

Claire Bleakley

Melissa Sadler-Futter

Melissa Sadler-Futter

Rebecca Gray

Rebecca Gray

Colin Olds

Colin Olds

Garrick Emms

Garrick Emms

Claire Bleakley

Paetumokai/Featherston Community Board Member

Claire Bleakley

Paetumokai/Featherston Community Board Member

Why I'm standing

I am excited to be standing for Featherston as a councillor. The South Wairarapa has many infrastructure challenges that need to be addressed. Featherston, however, has been neglected in these areas. I believe I have the skills to listen and represent all views to advance a change.

About me

My family has lived in Featherston for many years. I have been active in many community organisations and served for six years on the Featherston Community Board. I am committed to an affordable place to live and a healthy environment. It is great to see farmers adopting regenerative organic methods to reduce pollution. I would like to see the council promoting these measures. Especially around sewerage treatment.

My priorities
  1. Implementing a safe, longterm, waste water treatment plant for Featherston and all other towns.
  2. Re-negotiate opting out of the Three Waters. Consider local options like a combined Wairarapa body.
  3. Prioritise the upgrade of infrastructure starting with flooding, sewerage and roading.
Current role

Paetumokai/Featherston Community Board Member

Before politics

Self-employed

Residence

Pigeon Bush, Featherston

Age

No response

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Why I'm standing

I am excited to be standing for Featherston as a councillor. The South Wairarapa has many infrastructure challenges that need to be addressed. Featherston, however, has been neglected in these areas. I believe I have the skills to listen and represent all views to advance a change.

About me

My family has lived in Featherston for many years. I have been active in many community organisations and served for six years on the Featherston Community Board. I am committed to an affordable place to live and a healthy environment. It is great to see farmers adopting regenerative organic methods to reduce pollution. I would like to see the council promoting these measures. Especially around sewerage treatment.

My priorities
  1. Implementing a safe, longterm, waste water treatment plant for Featherston and all other towns.
  2. Re-negotiate opting out of the Three Waters. Consider local options like a combined Wairarapa body.
  3. Prioritise the upgrade of infrastructure starting with flooding, sewerage and roading.
Current role

Paetumokai/Featherston Community Board Member

Before politics

Self-employed

Residence

Pigeon Bush, Featherston

Age

No response

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