2022

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Maketu-Te Puke Ward
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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Grant Dally

Grant Dally

Kim Williams

Kim Williams

John Scrimgeour

John Scrimgeour

Richard Crawford

Richard Crawford

Paul Haimona

Paul Haimona

Rewi Boy Corbett

Rewi Boy Corbett

Kassie Ellis

Kassie Ellis

Attiya Andrew

Attiya Andrew

Andy Wichers

Andy Wichers

Anish Paudel

Anish Paudel

Shane William Beech

Shane William Beech

Kris Murray

Kris Murray

Richard Crawford

Te Puke Community Board Chairperson

Richard Crawford

Te Puke Community Board Chairperson

Why I'm standing

I believe our town is more than a service town but is becoming a destination. I love seeing a town where everyone is working together as I believe the force of many is greater than one. Being here in Te Puke for 17 years. I am commited to see it become better place than when I arrived. I want to be a voice to council for our district.

About me

I am a business man (building company) been working in the community in the "not for profit" sector. Co-founder of the daily trust/cafe. Past chairman of the local cycleway/walkway group. Volunteer fire fighter for 13 years. Current community board chairperson and on the steering group of CoLab. I would be a good representative to council for our community.

My priorities
  1. Good engagement with the community. Listen and act on behalf of being connected to the community.
  2. The new swimming pool location, design and built by 2025.
  3. That Te Puke will have a by pass around the CBD.
Current role

Te Puke Community Board Chairperson

Before politics

Business person

Residence

Te Puke

Age

65

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Why I'm standing

I believe our town is more than a service town but is becoming a destination. I love seeing a town where everyone is working together as I believe the force of many is greater than one. Being here in Te Puke for 17 years. I am commited to see it become better place than when I arrived. I want to be a voice to council for our district.

About me

I am a business man (building company) been working in the community in the "not for profit" sector. Co-founder of the daily trust/cafe. Past chairman of the local cycleway/walkway group. Volunteer fire fighter for 13 years. Current community board chairperson and on the steering group of CoLab. I would be a good representative to council for our community.

My priorities
  1. Good engagement with the community. Listen and act on behalf of being connected to the community.
  2. The new swimming pool location, design and built by 2025.
  3. That Te Puke will have a by pass around the CBD.
Current role

Te Puke Community Board Chairperson

Before politics

Business person

Residence

Te Puke

Age

65

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