2022

Waipā District Council

Te Awamutu-Kihikihi General Ward

The Waipā District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Te Awamutu-Kihikihi ward. 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 Waipā District Council election.

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Lou Brown

Marcus Gower

Bernard Westerbaan

James Parlane

Bernie Fynn

Andrew Brown

Lou Brown

Independent
 | Councilor, RMA commissioner, Civil Defense Committee

Lou Brown

Independent
 | Councilor, RMA commissioner, Civil Defense Committee

Why I'm standing

Actively supporting our local community and democracy.

About me

I am currently serving as a councillor and believe that I have the experience and knowledge necessary to actively participate in the role.

My priorities

To make decisions in the best interest for our Waipā community with my local knowledge.
Improve the communication between the community board and council to improve local democracy.
Promote urban mobility with more bus routes and better cycleway solutions, cycle racks etc.

Current role

Councilor, RMA commissioner, Civil Defense Committee

Before politics

Senior Technician

Residence

Te Awamutu

Age

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Why I'm standing

Actively supporting our local community and democracy.

About me

I am currently serving as a councillor and believe that I have the experience and knowledge necessary to actively participate in the role.

My priorities

To make decisions in the best interest for our Waipā community with my local knowledge.
Improve the communication between the community board and council to improve local democracy.
Promote urban mobility with more bus routes and better cycleway solutions, cycle racks etc.

Current role

Councilor, RMA commissioner, Civil Defense Committee

Before politics

Senior Technician

Residence

Te Awamutu

Age

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