2022

Southland District Council

Mararoa Waimea Ward
The Southland 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Mararoa Waimea 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 Southland District Council election.

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Rob Scott

Rob Scott

Sarah Greaney

Sarah Greaney

Stevey Chernishov

Stevey Chernishov

Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson

Tom O'Brien

Tom O'Brien

Sarah Greaney

Chairperson of the Fiordland Community Board

Sarah Greaney

Chairperson of the Fiordland Community Board

Why I'm standing

I am standing for a councillor position because I believe there is much work to do to enable and support our communities to thrive and survive. The next three years in local government are going to be both challenging and exciting at the same time. There will be significant changes – local government reform, Resource Management Act, Three Waters, roading and more. Council has to adapt and I think I can make a positive difference supporting this.

About me

I have nine years experience on the community board with four of these as chair. I am known for getting things done, for building connections and supporting a community led approach to leadership. I will bring my skills as a strategic leader, change manager and well-being professional to the role along with my personal and business experiences to support this. I am a leader, listener and communicator. Using these skills, everyone can work better together.

My priorities

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Current role

Chairperson of the Fiordland Community Board

Before politics

Business Person and NLP Coach

Residence

Te Anau

Age

55

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for a councillor position because I believe there is much work to do to enable and support our communities to thrive and survive. The next three years in local government are going to be both challenging and exciting at the same time. There will be significant changes – local government reform, Resource Management Act, Three Waters, roading and more. Council has to adapt and I think I can make a positive difference supporting this.

About me

I have nine years experience on the community board with four of these as chair. I am known for getting things done, for building connections and supporting a community led approach to leadership. I will bring my skills as a strategic leader, change manager and well-being professional to the role along with my personal and business experiences to support this. I am a leader, listener and communicator. Using these skills, everyone can work better together.

My priorities

No response

Current role

Chairperson of the Fiordland Community Board

Before politics

Business Person and NLP Coach

Residence

Te Anau

Age

55

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