2022

West Coast Regional Council

Grey 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). Three councillors will be elected from the Grey 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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Mel Sutherland

Mel Sutherland

Allan John Birchfield

Allan John Birchfield

Peter Ewen

Peter Ewen

Brett Cummings

Brett Cummings

Mel Sutherland

Mel Sutherland

Why I'm standing

West Coast has opportunities for improvement in resilience and to create areas for considered growth and development through the new Te Tai o Poutini Plan. At a governance level I can help implement changes.

About me

Many years managed West Coast infrastructure (roads, bridges and Three Waters). Chaired regional road safety, rural fire and life-line utility committees. Past member of TAG for Land Transport Committee. Board of Trustees elected representative, Greymouth High School (five years). Training in science (geography), civil engineering, business admin and making good decisions (MfE) which will add value to informed discussion at a governance level.

My priorities
  1. New council, establish collegial working relationships with all representatives and the chief executive.
  2. LTP 2021-31 in place. Status report on what needs to be put in place to make it happen.
  3. On the horizon, what is coming up what do we need to do now to prepare for likely future changes.
Before politics

Consultant Advisory Services

Residence

Paroa

Age

63

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Why I'm standing

West Coast has opportunities for improvement in resilience and to create areas for considered growth and development through the new Te Tai o Poutini Plan. At a governance level I can help implement changes.

About me

Many years managed West Coast infrastructure (roads, bridges and Three Waters). Chaired regional road safety, rural fire and life-line utility committees. Past member of TAG for Land Transport Committee. Board of Trustees elected representative, Greymouth High School (five years). Training in science (geography), civil engineering, business admin and making good decisions (MfE) which will add value to informed discussion at a governance level.

My priorities
  1. New council, establish collegial working relationships with all representatives and the chief executive.
  2. LTP 2021-31 in place. Status report on what needs to be put in place to make it happen.
  3. On the horizon, what is coming up what do we need to do now to prepare for likely future changes.
Before politics

Consultant Advisory Services

Residence

Paroa

Age

63

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