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

Melissa Sadler-Futter

Melissa Sadler-Futter

Why I'm standing

Featherston is facing many challenges. Our infrastructure is old and neglected, families have been subjected to crippling rates increases and the community feels unheard on issues that matter. Featherston is a community my family is proud to call home. I want Featherston to remain a beautiful, safe place to live and work. Rates to be spent carefully on things that matter. Community opinions to be listened to.

About me

With many complex issues needing urgent attention, my professional experience in community engagement, project planning, governance and management is going to be essential for positive change. As a council candidate I bring a fresh perspective and vibrant energy to old issues. I am committed to providing, accessible, inclusive representation to our community because your family, your money and your opinions matter!

My priorities
  1. Provide accessible, inclusive representation to our community so they are heard, valued and engaged.
  2. Address overspend and diversify income streams to reduce reliance on rate rises for all projects.
  3. Foster stronger relationships with businesses, remove preventative barriers to attract new business.
Before politics

Business Operations Manager

Residence

Featherston

Age

41

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Why I'm standing

Featherston is facing many challenges. Our infrastructure is old and neglected, families have been subjected to crippling rates increases and the community feels unheard on issues that matter. Featherston is a community my family is proud to call home. I want Featherston to remain a beautiful, safe place to live and work. Rates to be spent carefully on things that matter. Community opinions to be listened to.

About me

With many complex issues needing urgent attention, my professional experience in community engagement, project planning, governance and management is going to be essential for positive change. As a council candidate I bring a fresh perspective and vibrant energy to old issues. I am committed to providing, accessible, inclusive representation to our community because your family, your money and your opinions matter!

My priorities
  1. Provide accessible, inclusive representation to our community so they are heard, valued and engaged.
  2. Address overspend and diversify income streams to reduce reliance on rate rises for all projects.
  3. Foster stronger relationships with businesses, remove preventative barriers to attract new business.
Before politics

Business Operations Manager

Residence

Featherston

Age

41

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