2022

Waikato Regional Council

Waihou 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). Two councillors will be elected from the Waihou 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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David Waine

David Waine

Anaru Adams

Anaru Adams

Chris van der Aa

Chris van der Aa

Robert Cookson

Robert Cookson

Philip Sherwood

Philip Sherwood

Anita Goodman

Anita Goodman

Justus Katzur

Justus Katzur

Ben Dunbar-Smith

Ben Dunbar-Smith

Chris van der Aa

Chris van der Aa

Why I'm standing

I want to do the best I can to drive long term thinking and develop policies that start the ball rolling towards positive long term outcomes, socially, culturally, environmentally, and economically.

About me

I have a passion for governance and making critically sound decisions I want to use this to leave a positive impact on my community. I have grown up in the region, and been party to many facets of it, a ratepayer, a business owner, an employee, and a father. I want to leave the region in a better position for future generations to thrive.

My priorities
  1. Drive diversification of council revenue streams beyond collecting rates, licensing fees, and fines.
  2. Ensure as many voices in the region as possible are included in decision making.
  3. Encourage the voice of the youth to be included in idea development for regional well being.
Before politics

Senior Product Tech – Fonterra

Residence

Te Miro

Age

38

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Why I'm standing

I want to do the best I can to drive long term thinking and develop policies that start the ball rolling towards positive long term outcomes, socially, culturally, environmentally, and economically.

About me

I have a passion for governance and making critically sound decisions I want to use this to leave a positive impact on my community. I have grown up in the region, and been party to many facets of it, a ratepayer, a business owner, an employee, and a father. I want to leave the region in a better position for future generations to thrive.

My priorities
  1. Drive diversification of council revenue streams beyond collecting rates, licensing fees, and fines.
  2. Ensure as many voices in the region as possible are included in decision making.
  3. Encourage the voice of the youth to be included in idea development for regional well being.
Before politics

Senior Product Tech – Fonterra

Residence

Te Miro

Age

38

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