2022

Southland District Council

Oreti 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 Oreti 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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Margie Ruddenklau

Wendy Joy Baker

Christine Menzies

Darren Frazer

Katie Allan

Darren Frazer

Councillor – Southland District Council

Darren Frazer

Councillor – Southland District Council

Why I'm standing

I want to ensure Southland is a great place for our children to live in the future.

About me

I listen to those in my community, I may not always agree, but I take a balanced approach to the decision-making process. Always asking the question "how will this impact the future for our kids?"

My priorities

Continue to improve our asset management.
Look for new ways to help build community within our community and bring people together.
Listen and reflect on the community voice.

Current role

Councillor – Southland District Council

Before politics

Volunteer Team Leader

Residence

Winton

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Why I'm standing

I want to ensure Southland is a great place for our children to live in the future.

About me

I listen to those in my community, I may not always agree, but I take a balanced approach to the decision-making process. Always asking the question "how will this impact the future for our kids?"

My priorities

Continue to improve our asset management.
Look for new ways to help build community within our community and bring people together.
Listen and reflect on the community voice.

Current role

Councillor – Southland District Council

Before politics

Volunteer Team Leader

Residence

Winton

Age

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