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Hamish McDouall
Independent
| Mayor of Whanganui
Hamish McDouall
Independent
| Mayor of Whanganui
Why I'm standing
Whanganui is working – it is vibrant, growing, beautiful with a growing reputation. I have been a major part of that, and, in my final term, I want to ensure the trajectory remains positive. I want to finish what I started and am the most experienced, capable, best qualified and only proven candidate standing for the mayoralty.
About me
Having been the mayor for six years and vice-president of LGNZ for three, I understand local government and the role of mayor. I know what drives our community, and what challenges and opportunities await Whanganui. I have built enduring relationships over the last 12 years – with iwi, the volunteer sector, with central government and business, with the media, with the education, police and health sector, with neighbouring councils. But most importantly with our people.
My priorities
- Completing the port regeneration project, and the Sarjeant Gallery.
- Increasing housing supply both pensioner flats, and social housing partnering with iwi and government.
- Climate change initiatives including planting a million trees and enhancing biodiversity.
Current role
Mayor of Whanganui
Before politics
Lawyer and Writer
Residence
Westmere
Age
53
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Why I'm standing
Whanganui is working – it is vibrant, growing, beautiful with a growing reputation. I have been a major part of that, and, in my final term, I want to ensure the trajectory remains positive. I want to finish what I started and am the most experienced, capable, best qualified and only proven candidate standing for the mayoralty.
About me
Having been the mayor for six years and vice-president of LGNZ for three, I understand local government and the role of mayor. I know what drives our community, and what challenges and opportunities await Whanganui. I have built enduring relationships over the last 12 years – with iwi, the volunteer sector, with central government and business, with the media, with the education, police and health sector, with neighbouring councils. But most importantly with our people.
My priorities
- Completing the port regeneration project, and the Sarjeant Gallery.
- Increasing housing supply both pensioner flats, and social housing partnering with iwi and government.
- Climate change initiatives including planting a million trees and enhancing biodiversity.
Current role
Mayor of Whanganui
Before politics
Lawyer and Writer
Residence
Westmere
Age
53
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