The Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Christchurch City Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of nine members: six members elected by voters, including two members from your area, and three councillors from the Christchurch City 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 Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board election.
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There is much now known about how to make cities and neighbourhoods great places to live in, and it isn't about having maximum convenience. Christchurch is a major New Zealand city and is growing rapidly, without using the above knowledge, the city could become a difficult and unpleasant place to live in. So my passion is to ensure that as the city changes, it changes for the better. It's about smart growth.
I am a scientist by training who also studied economics. For many years I was a business development manager in a Crown Research Institute, using research programs to help food businesses get into exporting. I went on overseas trade missions and represented NZ on a trade-governing body. My wish now is to use my skills to help our city become a fabulous place to live in. I have been doing that for two terms already.
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