2022

Waitaki District Council

Oamaru Ward
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.

Candidates

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Oisin Altena-Russell

Oisin Altena-Russell

Rebecca Ryan

Rebecca Ryan

Garry Dodd

Garry Dodd

Scott Elliffe

Scott Elliffe

Hana Melania Halalele

Hana Melania Halalele

Kelli Williams

Kelli Williams

Dan Lewis

Dan Lewis

Courtney Linwood

Courtney Linwood

Tim Blackler

Tim Blackler

Jim Hopkins

Jim Hopkins

Jeremy Holding

Jeremy Holding

Keegan James Wilson

Keegan James Wilson

Jock Howie

Jock Howie

Rebecca Ryan

Rebecca Ryan

Why I'm standing

I love Oamaru and Waitaki, and I want to see the district thrive by meeting the challenges and taking advantage of the opportunities ahead. I can bring both youth and experience to the council, and offer forward-thinking and energetic leadership, striving to achieve the best outcomes for the district and ensure the voices of ratepayers and residents are heard.

About me

Having worked in journalism for many years, and spent time at Parliament working in policy, research and communications and social media advisory roles, I've got to know local and central government well, and have a good understanding of the issues that matter to Oamaru and the wider Waitaki district. I am well-connected in the community and have built good relationships with a wide range of people.

My priorities
  1. Improving community wellbeing.
  2. Creating more opportunities for economic development and tourism.
  3. Clear communication and transparency.
Before politics

Oamaru Mail editor

Residence

Glenavy

Age

31

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Why I'm standing

I love Oamaru and Waitaki, and I want to see the district thrive by meeting the challenges and taking advantage of the opportunities ahead. I can bring both youth and experience to the council, and offer forward-thinking and energetic leadership, striving to achieve the best outcomes for the district and ensure the voices of ratepayers and residents are heard.

About me

Having worked in journalism for many years, and spent time at Parliament working in policy, research and communications and social media advisory roles, I've got to know local and central government well, and have a good understanding of the issues that matter to Oamaru and the wider Waitaki district. I am well-connected in the community and have built good relationships with a wide range of people.

My priorities
  1. Improving community wellbeing.
  2. Creating more opportunities for economic development and tourism.
  3. Clear communication and transparency.
Before politics

Oamaru Mail editor

Residence

Glenavy

Age

31

Connect via

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