Central Hawke's Bay District Council
The Central Hawke's Bay 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 nine councillors and the mayor. three councillors will be elected from the Ruataniwha ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Central Hawke's Bay District Council election.
Central Hawke's Bay District Council candidates
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Ben Revell
Why I'm standing
Wanting to offer my skills. Wanting to contribute rather than criticise. I am old enough to have life experience, and young enough to offer that experience for a few more years. I want to have some say in our future. I also want to learn some more life lessons. I want to know I put up my hand and offered to help at a time when we are nearly financially finished if we don't change.
About me
I am truly independent of any political party, but have been a member of Labor and National over 35 years ago. I have been elected as a successful union delegate at the regional hospital several years ago. I feel that the policies I want initiated will need some level of bi-partisan support to really be implemented without interference. I am the person to vote for, being the only candidate for Kiwibank investment in water.
My priorities
- Fund by Kiwisaver pension scheme to provide capital and stability for private dam and water tank.
- Reduce and maintain current rate levels by user pay for council facilities with exemption for homeless and those without work.
- Use in-house staff to do physical work and to administrate, with contracting costing $66 million in 2024.
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