2022

Southland District Council

Waiau Aparima 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 Waiau Aparima 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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Gene Lawrence

Gene Lawrence

Don Byars

Don Byars

Jaspreet Boparai

Jaspreet Boparai

Gemma Marnane

Gemma Marnane

Troy Holiday

Troy Holiday

Michael John Weusten

Michael John Weusten

Tammy Walker

Tammy Walker

Robin McCall

Robin McCall

Derek John Chamberlain

Derek John Chamberlain

Troy Holiday

Independent

Troy Holiday

Independent

Why I'm standing

I love the region, the coastal area is such a fantastic drawcard, along with the bush and the mountains, I want to be able to champion it all. I also want to gain a deeper understanding of the rural sector and what their concerns are. Surfing for farmers is such a great connector. Let's do more.

About me

I have a great understanding of political theory and why decisions are made under the various party banners. I am impartial and want to be able to offer the best, rational and proven scientific outcome for the community, on a given topic. I like to talk to everyone, the unemployed, the millionaire. Everyone is valuable, and I want to strengthen connections within our communities.

My priorities
  1. Provide at least one positive change for a community. I want to focus on the positives.
  2. Encourage proactive decision making, rather than negative reactive, costly decisions.
  3. Be a conduit between the diverse communities in Southland. Help join rural, coastal and urban.
Before politics

Full-time parent

Residence

Riverton

Age

51

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Why I'm standing

I love the region, the coastal area is such a fantastic drawcard, along with the bush and the mountains, I want to be able to champion it all. I also want to gain a deeper understanding of the rural sector and what their concerns are. Surfing for farmers is such a great connector. Let's do more.

About me

I have a great understanding of political theory and why decisions are made under the various party banners. I am impartial and want to be able to offer the best, rational and proven scientific outcome for the community, on a given topic. I like to talk to everyone, the unemployed, the millionaire. Everyone is valuable, and I want to strengthen connections within our communities.

My priorities
  1. Provide at least one positive change for a community. I want to focus on the positives.
  2. Encourage proactive decision making, rather than negative reactive, costly decisions.
  3. Be a conduit between the diverse communities in Southland. Help join rural, coastal and urban.
Before politics

Full-time parent

Residence

Riverton

Age

51

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