Waitaki District Council
The Waitaki 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Six councillors will be elected from the Oamaru 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 Waitaki District Council election.
Waitaki District Council candidates
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Oisin Altena-Russell
Why I'm standing
I was drawn to Oamaru and the Waitaki district by the strong sense of community and the value I saw. I want to uphold and develop that through a position on the council. The younger generations are key to continuing the culture and by standing I hope my perspective encourages others to take a more active role.
About me
I am a young entrepreneur. I direct a cluster of businesses focused on educational services and primary product value chains. This has given me a strong sense of responsibility for the tasks I undertake. I am passionate about individual autonomy and strengthening community level governance. I believe there is a need for a pivot towards localisation and creating a resilient strong economy as we move out of the covid era.
My priorities
- Retain and attract the younger generations to the district.
- Create a resilient local economy, that fits within the modern globalised world.
- Develop a sustainable innovative economy using the natural assets of the district.
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