2022

West Coast Regional Council

Westland 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 Westland 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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Stuart Challenger

Stuart Challenger

Debra Magner

Debra Magner

Fritha Templeton

Fritha Templeton

Peter Haddock

Peter Haddock

Andy Campbell

Andy Campbell

Stuart Challenger

Deputy Chair

Stuart Challenger

Deputy Chair

Why I'm standing

The West Coast is a diverse community and I believe that it is important that around the council table there is a representative from all parts of the community not just one or two as there have been in the past.

About me

I am a civil engineer with experience in rivers, storm water and subdivisions, the main threats to the West Coast (apart from Wellington) are to our coasts and rivers. My professional experience enables me to make decisions based on sound judgement not just reactions. We need to plan for those eventualities not react to them.

My priorities
  1. Work with communities to develop a long term strategy to cope with the effects of climate change.
  2. Advocate for government subsidies for our rating districts.
  3. Prevent expenditure without ensuring that those who benefit and pay are aware of all the costs.
Current role

Deputy Chair

Before politics

Civil Engineer

Residence

3 Mile, Hokitika

Age

62

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Why I'm standing

The West Coast is a diverse community and I believe that it is important that around the council table there is a representative from all parts of the community not just one or two as there have been in the past.

About me

I am a civil engineer with experience in rivers, storm water and subdivisions, the main threats to the West Coast (apart from Wellington) are to our coasts and rivers. My professional experience enables me to make decisions based on sound judgement not just reactions. We need to plan for those eventualities not react to them.

My priorities
  1. Work with communities to develop a long term strategy to cope with the effects of climate change.
  2. Advocate for government subsidies for our rating districts.
  3. Prevent expenditure without ensuring that those who benefit and pay are aware of all the costs.
Current role

Deputy Chair

Before politics

Civil Engineer

Residence

3 Mile, Hokitika

Age

62

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