2022

Waikato Regional Council

Waipā-King Country 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 Waipā-King Country 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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Judy Sherriff

Judy Sherriff

Barry Quayle

Barry Quayle

Stu Kneebone

Stu Kneebone

Clyde Graf

Clyde Graf

Stu Kneebone

Councillor, Waikato Regional Council

Stu Kneebone

Councillor, Waikato Regional Council

Why I'm standing

I enjoy working for the community and the region. I've been self-employed since I left school, and combined with my experience and understanding of the regional council and how it works, believe that I have a lot to offer. Our region's natural resources (eg, freshwater and native biodiversity) are valuable, and we have a responsibility to ensure these assets are looked after, in order that both current and future generations can benefit.

About me

I believe that communities thrive when everyone pulls their weight and makes decisions for the greater good rather than themselves. I'm passionate about the role that the regional council plays in the region and believe that we can always do things better. I work well in a team and take the view that if the council can't add value with what it is doing, it shouldn't be doing it.

My priorities
  1. Support the CEO and his team to be the best they can, and deliver on our ten-year strategic plan.
  2. Support and progress Waikato Regional Council's regional water security strategy to address risks from climate change.
  3. Work constructively with stakeholders to improve our freshwater resources in a pragmatic way.
Current role

Councillor, Waikato Regional Council

Before politics

Farmer

Residence

Whitehall, Cambridge

Age

54

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Why I'm standing

I enjoy working for the community and the region. I've been self-employed since I left school, and combined with my experience and understanding of the regional council and how it works, believe that I have a lot to offer. Our region's natural resources (eg, freshwater and native biodiversity) are valuable, and we have a responsibility to ensure these assets are looked after, in order that both current and future generations can benefit.

About me

I believe that communities thrive when everyone pulls their weight and makes decisions for the greater good rather than themselves. I'm passionate about the role that the regional council plays in the region and believe that we can always do things better. I work well in a team and take the view that if the council can't add value with what it is doing, it shouldn't be doing it.

My priorities
  1. Support the CEO and his team to be the best they can, and deliver on our ten-year strategic plan.
  2. Support and progress Waikato Regional Council's regional water security strategy to address risks from climate change.
  3. Work constructively with stakeholders to improve our freshwater resources in a pragmatic way.
Current role

Councillor, Waikato Regional Council

Before politics

Farmer

Residence

Whitehall, Cambridge

Age

54

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