Carterton District Council
The Carterton 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 eight councillors and the mayor. 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 Carterton District Council election.
Carterton District Council candidates
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Simon Casey
Independent
Simon Peacock
Peter Veltkamp
Rachel Round
Steve Cretney
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Grace Ayling
Philip Holland
Dale Scott
Independent
Lou Newman
Independent
Jane Burns
Independent
John Futter
Independent
Ben Laybourn
Independent
Stephen Foothead
Steve Laurence
Joshua Groot
Steven Gallon
Brian Deller
Independent
Haley Malcolm
Carterton Born and Raised
Simon Casey
Why I'm standing
Carterton has lost its way and is in a bit of a rut. We need to revitalise our town centre and we need a bypass to ensure we become a destination town – not a through town. We also need a major retail park to attract the big name retailers. These two initiatives will reinvigorate our town and economy.
About me
I founded a technology company and grew it over 20 years to one that had international customers. When I sold it, I moved to the Wairarapa. Like other residents, I have invested my future here and want to protect that investment. I represent new thinking. I am articulate and passionate with a sense of urgency to get things done. These are critical qualities for a mayor.
My priorities
- Plan for an amalgamation with Masterton and South Wairarapa councils.
- Lobby NZTA to pay a greater share of rural road maintenance costs due to damage caused by trucks.
- Plan for a bypass around Carterton to reinvigorate our town centre.
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