Timaru District Council
The Timaru District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Six councillors will be elected from the Timaru 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 Timaru District Council election.
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Peter George Bennett
Why I'm standing
I'm passionate about Timaru and South Canterbury. I have a wealth of local knowledge to contribute to the development of our town for a better tomorrow. Timaru has the opportunity to grow its economy via tourism which will be an added bonus for our local retailers and employment. I also want to listen and involve our community openly and honestly in council activities affecting our community. I am a voice for our community.
About me
I have nearly 40 years local community voluntary service with 30+ years as the chairman of the Aorangi Park Association. I was voted to the role in 1984 for the development of the outdoor sporting facilities. What you see today is 30 years of my service to the park. In the last eight years, I have been co-ordinator of Timaru Penguins ensuring protection and success during their summer breeding seasons.
My priorities
- Ensure acceptable rate increases on our citizens annually having minimal effect on our community.
- Increase tourism to boost our local economy. We need to sell Timaru to the world via webcams.
- Provide our neglected young people with an eplay facility – laser strike, virtual reality 3D and sport simulators.
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