Tasman District Council
Moutere-Waimea Ward
The Tasman District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Moutere-Waimea 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 Tasman District Council election.
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Mike Kininmonth
Independent
Mike Kininmonth
Independent
Why I'm standing
I want to reflect my community's aspirations to council.
About me
I have been serving my community for a number of years and have significant experience and ability to promote my community's wishes and needs.
My priorities
- To ensure changes to our climate are included in all of our policies and are acted upon.
- To stop Three Waters entity legislation in its current form.
- To ensure local governance is maintained by the community, not legislated by central government.
Before politics
Retired
Residence
Mapua
Age
69
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Why I'm standing
I want to reflect my community's aspirations to council.
About me
I have been serving my community for a number of years and have significant experience and ability to promote my community's wishes and needs.
My priorities
- To ensure changes to our climate are included in all of our policies and are acted upon.
- To stop Three Waters entity legislation in its current form.
- To ensure local governance is maintained by the community, not legislated by central government.
Before politics
Retired
Residence
Mapua
Age
69
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