Environment Canterbury
Christchurch North East/Ōrei Constituency
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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Joe Davies
The People's Choice - Labour
| Cllr
Joe Davies
The People's Choice - Labour
| Cllr
Why I'm standing
I believe Canterbury needs strong governance and I have delivered as a councillor and Public Transport Core Service Lead.
About me
I have delivered on my policy pledge and served as per the oath to the region in my time on council.
My priorities
- Protect Christchurch's aquifers and safeguard Christchurch's drinking water.
- Support buses, mass rapid transit and passenger rail.
- Increase flood protection funding.
Current role
Cllr
Before politics
Designer
Age
31
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Why I'm standing
I believe Canterbury needs strong governance and I have delivered as a councillor and Public Transport Core Service Lead.
About me
I have delivered on my policy pledge and served as per the oath to the region in my time on council.
My priorities
- Protect Christchurch's aquifers and safeguard Christchurch's drinking water.
- Support buses, mass rapid transit and passenger rail.
- Increase flood protection funding.
Current role
Cllr
Before politics
Designer
Age
31
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