2022

West Coast Regional Council

Buller Constituency
The West Coast Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of seven councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Two councillors will be elected from the Buller constituency. 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 West Coast Regional Council election.

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Paul Finlay

Paul Finlay

Graham (Ken) Howard-Mills

Graham (Ken) Howard-Mills

Kair Lippiatt

Kair Lippiatt

F.T. Dooley

F.T. Dooley

Paul Reynolds

Paul Reynolds

Stephen Griffin

Stephen Griffin

Charlie Bruning

Charlie Bruning

Dave Hawes

Dave Hawes

Mark McIntyre

Mark McIntyre

Matt Ambler

Matt Ambler

Rosco Moore

Rosco Moore

F.T. Dooley

Frank

F.T. Dooley

Frank

Why I'm standing

I was motivated by the lack of action over implementation of the Westport flood protection scheme and the lack of what I perceive to be financial nous sitting around the decision making table. I believe my business experience, governance background, financial and analytical skills will enhance the quality of council's decision making processes. I'm a straight shooter who will listen to and act on ratepayer concerns.

About me

I was born in Denniston and have a long standing commitment to the Buller and West Coast regions. I'm a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, practiced on my own account in Westport for over 40 years and employed up to 23 staff. My governance experience extends over 35 years and includes director/trustee positions on Westland Milk, DWC, Buller Electricity. Pulse Energy, O'Conor Home, Buller Holdings and numerous other entities.

My priorities
  1. Implement the Westport flood protection scheme.
  2. Improve the quality and reliability of our land transport systems.
  3. Ratepayer transparency. Treat ratepayers honestly and respectfully. Be accountable.
Before politics

Chartered Accountant

Residence

Westport

Age

68

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Why I'm standing

I was motivated by the lack of action over implementation of the Westport flood protection scheme and the lack of what I perceive to be financial nous sitting around the decision making table. I believe my business experience, governance background, financial and analytical skills will enhance the quality of council's decision making processes. I'm a straight shooter who will listen to and act on ratepayer concerns.

About me

I was born in Denniston and have a long standing commitment to the Buller and West Coast regions. I'm a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, practiced on my own account in Westport for over 40 years and employed up to 23 staff. My governance experience extends over 35 years and includes director/trustee positions on Westland Milk, DWC, Buller Electricity. Pulse Energy, O'Conor Home, Buller Holdings and numerous other entities.

My priorities
  1. Implement the Westport flood protection scheme.
  2. Improve the quality and reliability of our land transport systems.
  3. Ratepayer transparency. Treat ratepayers honestly and respectfully. Be accountable.
Before politics

Chartered Accountant

Residence

Westport

Age

68

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