Taranaki Regional Council
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). Two councillors will be elected from the South Taranaki 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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Deborah Clough
Why I'm standing
I have been asked a number of times over the years to stand for regional council. Now I feel I have enough experience in governance to do a good job and to make common sense decisions. I will also ask the right questions of management.
About me
I have lived in Taranaki all my life. I have been a dairy farmer for 36 years. I am a trustee for various not for profit organisations such as the Rotokare Scenic Reserve, the Central Taranaki Safe Trust and the Percy Thomson Gallery and Arboretum, and I have had governance training with the Fonterra Governance Development Course.
My priorities
- To keep our rural communities connected and sustainable.
- To ensure biodiversity remains a priority in Taranaki Regional Council.
- To ensure that Taranaki remains a sustainable option to live, work and play in..
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