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

Wendy Joy Baker

Wendy Joy Baker

Christine Menzies

Christine Menzies

Darren Frazer

Darren Frazer

Katie Allan

Katie Allan

Wendy Joy Baker

Independent

Wendy Joy Baker

Independent

Why I'm standing

I truly care and want to reduce rates, which can be done I feel. There needs to be better customer service. There needs to be fairness overall, and people allowed to present at all council meetings and to all annual plans. There needs to be more arts and sports in Southland. There need to be formal certificates of appreciation for all volunteers available from council. There is a need for improved dog control in Southland.

About me

I truly care. Have been a ratepayer in Southland since 2013. Have done lots of volunteer work including for RSA and Salvation Army so know the value of caring. Worked in Council Environment for eight years. Qualifications in sports, art, compliance and regulatory, horticulture, teaching etc. Successful sportswoman (World Masters Games Medalist for running 2017, Sports Blues Awards, etc.) Know the important value of healthy lifestyle and want to encourage more of this.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rates.
  2. Better and fairer customer service.
  3. Better dog control.
Before politics

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Age

55

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Why I'm standing

I truly care and want to reduce rates, which can be done I feel. There needs to be better customer service. There needs to be fairness overall, and people allowed to present at all council meetings and to all annual plans. There needs to be more arts and sports in Southland. There need to be formal certificates of appreciation for all volunteers available from council. There is a need for improved dog control in Southland.

About me

I truly care. Have been a ratepayer in Southland since 2013. Have done lots of volunteer work including for RSA and Salvation Army so know the value of caring. Worked in Council Environment for eight years. Qualifications in sports, art, compliance and regulatory, horticulture, teaching etc. Successful sportswoman (World Masters Games Medalist for running 2017, Sports Blues Awards, etc.) Know the important value of healthy lifestyle and want to encourage more of this.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rates.
  2. Better and fairer customer service.
  3. Better dog control.
Before politics

Volunteer

Residence

Nightcaps

Age

55

Connect via

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