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

Phil Blackwood

Where there's a Phil there's a way

Phil Blackwood

Where there's a Phil there's a way

Why I'm standing

I want the best for SW, to be the best SW for my (our) kids to grow up in and a SW that the community can be proud of. For me the council is there to create a good platform for us to live our best lives. I'm the kind of person that if I'm able to help I'll do my upmost to make things better.

About me

In my previous role as a 'fixer' I nurtured my ability to see things from different angles. I approach each challenge with a combination of life experience and innovative thinking. Less yes persons and more people to ask intelligent questions.

My priorities
  1. Utilities water, power etc.
  2. Coping with Three Waters reform.
  3. Positively influencing upcoming legislative reforms.
Before politics

Father/Business owner

Residence

Featherston

Age

40

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Why I'm standing

I want the best for SW, to be the best SW for my (our) kids to grow up in and a SW that the community can be proud of. For me the council is there to create a good platform for us to live our best lives. I'm the kind of person that if I'm able to help I'll do my upmost to make things better.

About me

In my previous role as a 'fixer' I nurtured my ability to see things from different angles. I approach each challenge with a combination of life experience and innovative thinking. Less yes persons and more people to ask intelligent questions.

My priorities
  1. Utilities water, power etc.
  2. Coping with Three Waters reform.
  3. Positively influencing upcoming legislative reforms.
Before politics

Father/Business owner

Residence

Featherston

Age

40

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