Western Bay of Plenty District Council
The Western Bay of Plenty 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Maketu-Te Puke 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 Western Bay of Plenty District Council election.
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Paul Haimona
Why I'm standing
I believe our mayor and councillors are not visible to the community, and there are patterns of waste over the past decades, that are not being interrupted. I believe as a councillor I will bring a level of integrity that will be palpable.
About me
I am retired from being an electrician for four years, I have completed senior programs with Landmark Worldwide as personal growth and developmental courses since 1998. I have developed myself to work effectively within teams to consistently produce extraordinary results, through key values of integrity, accountability and effectiveness to name a few. I assist in the wisdom area since 2011 and continually develop myself internationally and at home.
My priorities
- Impact the financial accountability, look to see what is missing in that area.
- Work closely with tangata whenua, what are they saying that I am interested in developing.
- Impact the housing shortage and youth employment in the district.
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