Waikato Regional Council
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
Why I'm standing
I love Hamilton and the Waikato region but I see threats on the horizon. I want to contribute to us as a community responding to climate change and living within nature's limits – restoring biodiversity, as well as building a fairer and more respectful society for everyone. I am trying to be the change I want to see in the world, to make it better.
About me
I am curious and love learning about people and issues, and solutions. I get on well with most people, value collaboration, and have a scientific and environmental background that suits regional council. Having learned all about local government in the past term, and the reforms coming up, I'd like to use that knowledge and experience to help shape what's coming up, and mentor others who are coming in new.
My priorities
- Achieve meaningful greenhouse gas emission reductions through a genuinely collaborative effort with community.
- Increase public transport options to reduce transport cost of living and increase road safety.
- Increase democratic community engagement with local government and its appeal to the community.
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