2022

Waikato District Council

Tamahere-Woodlands General Ward
The Waikato 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Two councillors will be elected from the Tamahere-Woodlands General 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 Waikato District Council election.

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Mike Keir

Mike Keir

Crystal Beavis

Crystal Beavis

Chris Woolerton

Chris Woolerton

Luke Furborough

Luke Furborough

Crystal Beavis

Crystal Beavis

Why I'm standing

I've lived in Tamahere-Woodlands for 21 years, raised a family here, and I want to help our community to retain and enhance the country/village character of our area and to work with the many local groups that strive in many different ways to make Tamahere-Woodlands such an attractive place to live.

About me

I offer experience, energy and local commitment. As a business communications and engagement professional who has worked for Waikato District Council I have a good understanding of council's business and processes. My governance experience includes six years on the Waikato District Health Board working to improve health services for our rural communities. I currently serve on the Matangi Community Committee, and on the vestry at St Stephen's Tamahere – home of the Tamahere Country Market.

My priorities
  1. Advocate for local needs during the SH1B handover and transition of control of our Three Waters.
  2. Ensure local aspirations (eg, via Blueprints) are properly reflected in council's policies and plans
  3. Support staff and staffing initiatives to help improve council's responsiveness to its communities.
Before politics

Comms/engagement professional

Residence

Tamahere-Woodlands

Age

64

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Why I'm standing

I've lived in Tamahere-Woodlands for 21 years, raised a family here, and I want to help our community to retain and enhance the country/village character of our area and to work with the many local groups that strive in many different ways to make Tamahere-Woodlands such an attractive place to live.

About me

I offer experience, energy and local commitment. As a business communications and engagement professional who has worked for Waikato District Council I have a good understanding of council's business and processes. My governance experience includes six years on the Waikato District Health Board working to improve health services for our rural communities. I currently serve on the Matangi Community Committee, and on the vestry at St Stephen's Tamahere – home of the Tamahere Country Market.

My priorities
  1. Advocate for local needs during the SH1B handover and transition of control of our Three Waters.
  2. Ensure local aspirations (eg, via Blueprints) are properly reflected in council's policies and plans
  3. Support staff and staffing initiatives to help improve council's responsiveness to its communities.
Before politics

Comms/engagement professional

Residence

Tamahere-Woodlands

Age

64

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