Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is the regional council for Canterbury. It makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of up to 16 councillors. are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region), including two councillors from the Christchurch North East/Ōrei constituency. Up to two councillors can be appointed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. 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 Environment Canterbury election.
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Ashley Campbell
Why I'm standing
I believe our current extractive attitude to resource management is short-sighted and totally unsustainable. We must focus on longer-term cost and sustainability. Without a sustainable environment there is no sustainable economy or sustainable jobs, so environmental sustainability should be at the core of everything we do.
About me
I am an experienced environmental campaigner and science communicator. My experience of starting and being a leader in the campaign to regenerate the red zone shows I think creatively and push for what is right, even if it seems impossible. For eight years I've worked at Lincoln University helping scientists communicate research on climate change, braided rivers, nitrate pollution and more. I understand the science as a lay person and know what questions to ask.
My priorities
- Focus on environmental sustainability by cleaning our water, acting on climate change and halting biodiversity loss.
- Prioritise transport choices by promoting public transport in lower income areas where many have few choices.
- Improve transparency by making councillor voting records more visible so voters can hold them to account.
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