2022

Waihi Beach Community Board

The Waihi Beach Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Western Bay of Plenty District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: four members elected by voters, and two councillors from the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.  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 Waihi Beach Community Board election.

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Heather Marie Guptill

Heather Marie Guptill

Reon Tuanau

Reon Tuanau

Dani Simpson

Dani Simpson

Ariana Nikora

Ariana Nikora

Ross Goudie

Ross Goudie

Alan Kurtovich

Alan Kurtovich

Don Ryan

Don Ryan

Dani Simpson

Independent

Dani Simpson

Independent

Why I'm standing

While I'm relatively new to Waihi Beach, I'm passionate about this beautiful place that my family and I are now proud to call our home. I believe in genuine community engagement, managing growth sustainably, and maintaining our unique beachside character.

About me

Effective communication is what I've built my career and communications consultancy business on, and that's also how I intend to represent my community – through excellent, open communication. I have governance experience including chairing a not-for-profit board. And having reported on council meetings for years as a journalist, council agendas and processes are familiar to me.

My priorities
  1. Support the introduction of an off-peak events programme to provide consistent economic benefits.
  2. Introduce live streamed board meetings and improved communications from the board into the community.
  3. Support sustainable development that manages growth carefully and enhances our beachside character.
Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Waihi Beach

Age

41

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Why I'm standing

While I'm relatively new to Waihi Beach, I'm passionate about this beautiful place that my family and I are now proud to call our home. I believe in genuine community engagement, managing growth sustainably, and maintaining our unique beachside character.

About me

Effective communication is what I've built my career and communications consultancy business on, and that's also how I intend to represent my community – through excellent, open communication. I have governance experience including chairing a not-for-profit board. And having reported on council meetings for years as a journalist, council agendas and processes are familiar to me.

My priorities
  1. Support the introduction of an off-peak events programme to provide consistent economic benefits.
  2. Introduce live streamed board meetings and improved communications from the board into the community.
  3. Support sustainable development that manages growth carefully and enhances our beachside character.
Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Waihi Beach

Age

41

Connect via

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