Waitomo District Council
Waitomo Rural Ward
The Waitomo 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 Waitomo Rural 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 Waitomo District Council election.
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Ross Herewini
Independent
Ross Herewini
Independent
Why I'm standing
I want to represent Māori and Pākehā in the rural community, as I am Māori and a farmer.
About me
My family has deep experience in public service and local government in particular.
My priorities
- Work to produce a consultative framework for the rural area.
- Decipher the Three Waters policy.
- Work on the roads policy, to move into preventative mode.
Before politics
Company Director
Residence
Oparure
Age
66
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Why I'm standing
I want to represent Māori and Pākehā in the rural community, as I am Māori and a farmer.
About me
My family has deep experience in public service and local government in particular.
My priorities
- Work to produce a consultative framework for the rural area.
- Decipher the Three Waters policy.
- Work on the roads policy, to move into preventative mode.
Before politics
Company Director
Residence
Oparure
Age
66
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