2022

Whakatāne District Council

Te Urewera General Ward
The Whakatāne 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). One councillor will be elected from the Te Urewera 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 Whakatāne District Council election.

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Alison Silcock

Alison Silcock

Andrew Iles

Andrew Iles

Alison Silcock

District Councillor Galatea – Murupara Ward

Alison Silcock

District Councillor Galatea – Murupara Ward

Why I'm standing

I want my council to be responsible for roads, rubbish and the Three Waters – working to maintain infrastructure in our communities. Not wellbeing.

About me

I have lived, and been a part of rural communities for much of my life. I am open to listening to both sides of any opportunity. Ensuring our community voice is heard.

My priorities
  1. Stop Three Waters – councils are accountable to their communities. This is theft of our assets.
  2. Sealing rural roads – the lifeline to NZ's economy travels these roads. Rural marae are on the roads.
  3. Rating system is hitting most ratepayers and making their contribution to their council difficult.
Current role

District Councillor Galatea – Murupara Ward

Before politics

Self employed

Residence

Galatea

Age

No response

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Why I'm standing

I want my council to be responsible for roads, rubbish and the Three Waters – working to maintain infrastructure in our communities. Not wellbeing.

About me

I have lived, and been a part of rural communities for much of my life. I am open to listening to both sides of any opportunity. Ensuring our community voice is heard.

My priorities
  1. Stop Three Waters – councils are accountable to their communities. This is theft of our assets.
  2. Sealing rural roads – the lifeline to NZ's economy travels these roads. Rural marae are on the roads.
  3. Rating system is hitting most ratepayers and making their contribution to their council difficult.
Current role

District Councillor Galatea – Murupara Ward

Before politics

Self employed

Residence

Galatea

Age

No response

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