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

Margie Ruddenklau

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Christine Menzies

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Darren Frazer

Darren Frazer

Katie Allan

Katie Allan

Margie Ruddenklau

Southland District Councillor (Oreti Ward)

Margie Ruddenklau

Southland District Councillor (Oreti Ward)

Why I'm standing

I seek re-election on the Southland District Council, advocating for community-led approaches where local solutions and localism is at the front of decision-making. I want to ensure that every dollar the council spends benefits the ratepayer and is accountable. Prioritising investment into efficient core services is at the top of the agenda to ensure accessibility for those who live, work, and travel throughout the district for a prosperous and progressive Southland.

About me

My name is Margie Ruddenklau and I want to be re-elected to the Southland District Council. As a lifelong resident of Southland, I've volunteered for local organisations such as school and sporting bodies, and I owned and operated Marine South for 10 years. Currently, I'm enjoying farming in the Lora Gorge. There's nothing quite like the green pastures and rolling hills of Southland.

My priorities
  1. Advocate for community-led approaches where localism is at the forefront of decision-making.
  2. Efficient core services to ensure accessibility for those who live and travel in the district.
  3. Ensure that every dollar the council spends benefits the ratepayer and is accounted for.
Current role

Southland District Councillor (Oreti Ward)

Before politics

Farmer and small business owner

Residence

Southland District (Oreti)

Age

55

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Why I'm standing

I seek re-election on the Southland District Council, advocating for community-led approaches where local solutions and localism is at the front of decision-making. I want to ensure that every dollar the council spends benefits the ratepayer and is accountable. Prioritising investment into efficient core services is at the top of the agenda to ensure accessibility for those who live, work, and travel throughout the district for a prosperous and progressive Southland.

About me

My name is Margie Ruddenklau and I want to be re-elected to the Southland District Council. As a lifelong resident of Southland, I've volunteered for local organisations such as school and sporting bodies, and I owned and operated Marine South for 10 years. Currently, I'm enjoying farming in the Lora Gorge. There's nothing quite like the green pastures and rolling hills of Southland.

My priorities
  1. Advocate for community-led approaches where localism is at the forefront of decision-making.
  2. Efficient core services to ensure accessibility for those who live and travel in the district.
  3. Ensure that every dollar the council spends benefits the ratepayer and is accounted for.
Current role

Southland District Councillor (Oreti Ward)

Before politics

Farmer and small business owner

Residence

Southland District (Oreti)

Age

55

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