2022

Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board

The Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Southland District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, and one councillor from the Southland District Council. There will be no election this year because fewer candidates stood than there are positions. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Board election.

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Rakiura Herzhoff

Rakiura Herzhoff

Aaron Conner

Aaron Conner

Aaron Joy

Aaron Joy

Daniel Meads

Daniel Meads

Jon Spraggon

Jon Spraggon

Rakiura Herzhoff

Rakiura/Stewart Island Community Board Member

Rakiura Herzhoff

Rakiura/Stewart Island Community Board Member

Why I'm standing

To better current situations and be part of the decision-making and planning which shapes our future.

About me

I have exposure to different places and people which helps me focus on what we do well and what we don't do well. Sometimes you don't know what to cherish until it is gone, having perspective and distance can help. I'm passionate about where I live and want it to be even more enjoyable and livable in future.

My priorities
  1. Energy.
  2. Employment diversification.
  3. Public/subsidised transport.
Current role

Rakiura/Stewart Island Community Board Member

Before politics

Businessperson and Skipper

Residence

Stewart Island

Age

32

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Why I'm standing

To better current situations and be part of the decision-making and planning which shapes our future.

About me

I have exposure to different places and people which helps me focus on what we do well and what we don't do well. Sometimes you don't know what to cherish until it is gone, having perspective and distance can help. I'm passionate about where I live and want it to be even more enjoyable and livable in future.

My priorities
  1. Energy.
  2. Employment diversification.
  3. Public/subsidised transport.
Current role

Rakiura/Stewart Island Community Board Member

Before politics

Businessperson and Skipper

Residence

Stewart Island

Age

32

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