2022

Taranaki Regional Council

New Plymouth General Constituency
The Taranaki Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 11 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Five councillors will be elected from the New Plymouth constituency. 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 Taranaki Regional Council election.

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Darrel Nicholas

Darrel Nicholas

Elvisa van der Leden

Elvisa van der Leden

Charlotte Littlewood

Charlotte Littlewood

Craig Williamson

Craig Williamson

David Lloyd Lean

David Lloyd Lean

Susan Hughes

Susan Hughes

Lyall James Field

Lyall James Field

Rusty Kane

Rusty Kane

Tom Cloke

Tom Cloke

Allen Juffermans

Allen Juffermans

Chris Wilkes

Chris Wilkes

Elvisa van der Leden

Councilor on the Taranaki Regional Council

Elvisa van der Leden

Councilor on the Taranaki Regional Council

Why I'm standing

Taranaki communities are becoming ever more diverse, so I believe it is important for that diversity to be represented by someone who cares for the people, the environment and future generations.

About me

As well as having already served three years as a councillor on the Taranaki Regional Council, I have been heavily involved in the Taranaki conservation scene both voluntarily and professionally for six years. I've worked with both grassroots NGOs and government departments, so I have a strong understanding of the difference between governance vs operations as well as community vs bureaucracy.

My priorities
  1. Influence central government to fund mana whenua participation in council processes.
  2. Increase and improve public transport services to provide equitable and accessible opportunities.
  3. Establish a feral cat management plan and strategy to eliminate cat predation on biodiversity.
Current role

Councilor on the Taranaki Regional Council

Before politics

Environmental Educator

Residence

Fitzroy

Age

31

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Why I'm standing

Taranaki communities are becoming ever more diverse, so I believe it is important for that diversity to be represented by someone who cares for the people, the environment and future generations.

About me

As well as having already served three years as a councillor on the Taranaki Regional Council, I have been heavily involved in the Taranaki conservation scene both voluntarily and professionally for six years. I've worked with both grassroots NGOs and government departments, so I have a strong understanding of the difference between governance vs operations as well as community vs bureaucracy.

My priorities
  1. Influence central government to fund mana whenua participation in council processes.
  2. Increase and improve public transport services to provide equitable and accessible opportunities.
  3. Establish a feral cat management plan and strategy to eliminate cat predation on biodiversity.
Current role

Councilor on the Taranaki Regional Council

Before politics

Environmental Educator

Residence

Fitzroy

Age

31

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