2022

Wairoa District Council

Wairoa General Ward
The Wairoa 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 six councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Wairoa (General) 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 Wairoa District Council election.

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Ngaire Culshaw

Ngaire Culshaw

Murray Olsen

Murray Olsen

Waipatu Winitana

Waipatu Winitana

Hine Flood

Hine Flood

Jeremy Harker

Jeremy Harker

Denise Eaglesome-Karekare

Denise Eaglesome-Karekare

Roz Thomas

Roz Thomas

Murray Olsen

Murray Olsen

Why I'm standing

I believe strongly that the people of Wairoa deserve better than what the council has been delivering. I know I will do a great job on council and make changes for the better. I focus on developing people and community rather than unnecessary buildings. As a retired physicist, my specialty and expertise is in identifying and solving problems. The ones we have can be fixed.

About me

I believe that every person has untapped potential and, just as some outsiders do not appreciate Wairoa, the present council does not appreciate all the people. I have always supported unions. I have some experience in community organisations, but none in local government except as a frequent commentator and submitter. I can see to the core of problems and be part of a team that finds solutions.

My priorities
  1. Lower rates. This is my first priority because our rates are among the highest in the country.
  2. Introduce a development levy at a realistic rate. Wairoa should not be paying for developer profits.
  3. Make council more open, responsive to concerns, and accessible by the community.
Before politics

Retired scientist

Residence

Wairoa town

Age

66

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Why I'm standing

I believe strongly that the people of Wairoa deserve better than what the council has been delivering. I know I will do a great job on council and make changes for the better. I focus on developing people and community rather than unnecessary buildings. As a retired physicist, my specialty and expertise is in identifying and solving problems. The ones we have can be fixed.

About me

I believe that every person has untapped potential and, just as some outsiders do not appreciate Wairoa, the present council does not appreciate all the people. I have always supported unions. I have some experience in community organisations, but none in local government except as a frequent commentator and submitter. I can see to the core of problems and be part of a team that finds solutions.

My priorities
  1. Lower rates. This is my first priority because our rates are among the highest in the country.
  2. Introduce a development levy at a realistic rate. Wairoa should not be paying for developer profits.
  3. Make council more open, responsive to concerns, and accessible by the community.
Before politics

Retired scientist

Residence

Wairoa town

Age

66

Connect via

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