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.
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Kirsty Lawrence
Why I'm standing
I believe CHB is a great place to live and work and I want to be a part of the decisions made for the future.
About me
I have lived in CHB for 10 years and been involved with many volunteer positions. My current position as president at the Waipukurau Jockey Club has me meeting a massive cross section of the community and listening to their issues.
My priorities
- Be the person that is approachable and able to bring the community's voice to the council table.
- Secure rates at a sustainable level whilst being forward focused on future challenges.
- Ensure infrastructure spending is done wisely to catch up with the lag in upgrades.
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