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). 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
Why I'm standing
With accounting and business skills I believe I can add value to decisions that need immediate investment but often have long term impacts that are not aligned to the immediate spending of resources, including time cash and community impacts.
About me
I was raised with the view you are part of a community and support it rather than asking that community to support you. In my professional capacity, I support the development of enterprise, and in my charity work I take those skills and develop financial strength in the charitable sector. I believe I can balance the needs to both enterprise and community by representing all constituents.
My priorities
- Develop local eco-tourism ventures that attract visitors, create employment and preserve resources.
- Creating healthy water ways that support drinking, swimming and preserve our scarce resources.
- Promote sustainability of local communities by attracting youth into the regions.
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