2022

Waikato Regional Council

Hamilton General Constituency
The Waikato Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Four councillors will be elected from the Hamilton constituency. 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 Regional Council election.

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Jennifer Nickel

Jennifer Nickel

Bruce Clarkson

Bruce Clarkson

Angela Strange

Angela Strange

Meshweyla Macdonald

Meshweyla Macdonald

Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes

Russ Rimmington

Russ Rimmington

Bruce Clarkson

Bruce Clarkson

Why I'm standing

There are many challenging issues confronting the Waikato and Aotearoa New Zealand in the near future and I am concerned that the Waikato Regional Council is not currently performing to its full potential. I seek to use my skills and expertise to help us take a more collaborative evidence-based approach to the challenges ahead. I want to focus on outcomes which ensure we do not compromise future generations' inheritance and wellbeing.

About me

My background in environmental science is highly relevant to the regional councillor role, with more than 40 years of experience working at the interface of research, policy and practice. I have a strong track record of helping community groups and iwi to achieve their aspirations in sustaining our land, water and environment.

My priorities
  1. Achieving sustainability in all aspects of life: environmental, economic, social and cultural.
  2. Reversing decline of biodiversity and associated ecosystem services.
  3. Mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Before politics

Environmental scientist

Residence

Chedworth, Hamilton

Age

73

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Why I'm standing

There are many challenging issues confronting the Waikato and Aotearoa New Zealand in the near future and I am concerned that the Waikato Regional Council is not currently performing to its full potential. I seek to use my skills and expertise to help us take a more collaborative evidence-based approach to the challenges ahead. I want to focus on outcomes which ensure we do not compromise future generations' inheritance and wellbeing.

About me

My background in environmental science is highly relevant to the regional councillor role, with more than 40 years of experience working at the interface of research, policy and practice. I have a strong track record of helping community groups and iwi to achieve their aspirations in sustaining our land, water and environment.

My priorities
  1. Achieving sustainability in all aspects of life: environmental, economic, social and cultural.
  2. Reversing decline of biodiversity and associated ecosystem services.
  3. Mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Before politics

Environmental scientist

Residence

Chedworth, Hamilton

Age

73

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