2022

Whakatāne District Council

Toi ki Uta Māori 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 Toi ki Uta Māori 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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Ngapera Rangiaho

Ngapera Rangiaho

Jackie Kareti Te Amo

Jackie Kareti Te Amo

Ngapera Rangiaho

Te Huinga a Matariki ki Tūhoe MWWL

| Murupara Community Board

Ngapera Rangiaho

Te Huinga a Matariki ki Tūhoe MWWL

| Murupara Community Board

Why I'm standing

I raise my hands to say 'I can help'. Ensuring that benefits of change are fair and just. It has a lens of equality that only our communities know and understand. To become a voice of reason and understanding, to communicate out effectively that is clear and transparent.

About me

There are many 'titles' that I hold but only one that knows no boundaries. Manaaki tētahi ki tētahi – caring each for the other. Using old values like listening and observing. What am I hearing? What is being seen? Processing the concerns, doing the homework, the research, engaging with relevant parties, internal and external. Navigating a space that can be foreign, and being able to embrace it.

My priorities
  1. Investigate road diversions and bridge infrastructure to mitigate impact on rural townships.
  2. Work collaboratively with iwi and HEPS to protect our environment, flora and fauna.
  3. Supporting communities to a mind shift of ground roots adaptability to climate change.
Current role

Murupara Community Board

Before politics

Full-time project coordinator

Residence

Waiōhau

Age

57

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Why I'm standing

I raise my hands to say 'I can help'. Ensuring that benefits of change are fair and just. It has a lens of equality that only our communities know and understand. To become a voice of reason and understanding, to communicate out effectively that is clear and transparent.

About me

There are many 'titles' that I hold but only one that knows no boundaries. Manaaki tētahi ki tētahi – caring each for the other. Using old values like listening and observing. What am I hearing? What is being seen? Processing the concerns, doing the homework, the research, engaging with relevant parties, internal and external. Navigating a space that can be foreign, and being able to embrace it.

My priorities
  1. Investigate road diversions and bridge infrastructure to mitigate impact on rural townships.
  2. Work collaboratively with iwi and HEPS to protect our environment, flora and fauna.
  3. Supporting communities to a mind shift of ground roots adaptability to climate change.
Current role

Murupara Community Board

Before politics

Full-time project coordinator

Residence

Waiōhau

Age

57

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