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Barbara Lewando
Barbara Lewando
Why I'm standing
I'm standing because I love Motueka, Kaiteriteri, Mārahau, and Riwaka. I truly believe our district has so much to offer to residents and everyone who visits us. I am passionate about making them desirable destinations to live and thrive. I want more opportunities for people, businesses, art and culture, sports and events that cater to all age groups. I'm standing because I know we can all have a better future.
About me
20+ years of business leadership, policy advice, and people-centred solutions, 9+ years of governance roles with both corporate and not-for-profit boards have allowed me to improve my strategic thinking and make informed decisions. Experience in negotiating the best outcomes. As a councillor, I will use these experiences to build productive, collaborative, and empowering relationships with our elected councillors and communities so that we can plan decisively and start building a better future together.
My priorities
- Make decisions in ways that support inclusion, climate action, vibrant businesses and well-being.
- Ensure a strong Motueka voice at the table. That decisions are transparent, relevant and trusted.
- Lead practices to build the resilience of our people, infrastructure, environment, and economy.
Before politics
Policy Advisor
Residence
Lower Moutere
Age
56
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Why I'm standing
I'm standing because I love Motueka, Kaiteriteri, Mārahau, and Riwaka. I truly believe our district has so much to offer to residents and everyone who visits us. I am passionate about making them desirable destinations to live and thrive. I want more opportunities for people, businesses, art and culture, sports and events that cater to all age groups. I'm standing because I know we can all have a better future.
About me
20+ years of business leadership, policy advice, and people-centred solutions, 9+ years of governance roles with both corporate and not-for-profit boards have allowed me to improve my strategic thinking and make informed decisions. Experience in negotiating the best outcomes. As a councillor, I will use these experiences to build productive, collaborative, and empowering relationships with our elected councillors and communities so that we can plan decisively and start building a better future together.
My priorities
- Make decisions in ways that support inclusion, climate action, vibrant businesses and well-being.
- Ensure a strong Motueka voice at the table. That decisions are transparent, relevant and trusted.
- Lead practices to build the resilience of our people, infrastructure, environment, and economy.
Before politics
Policy Advisor
Residence
Lower Moutere
Age
56
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