Environment Canterbury
Mid-Canterbury/Ōpākihi 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 Mid-Canterbury/Ōpākihi 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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Helen Troy
Independent
Helen Troy
Independent
Why I'm standing
My interests lie in environmental management and I believe I can contribute meaningfully for positive change to the region.
About me
I am hard working, a big thinker, curious and community minded.
My priorities
- Use my vote at the ECAN table in the interest of the environment.
- Use my vote at the ECAN table in the interest of freshwater quality.
- Use my vote at the ECAN table in the interest of future generations.
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Why I'm standing
My interests lie in environmental management and I believe I can contribute meaningfully for positive change to the region.
About me
I am hard working, a big thinker, curious and community minded.
My priorities
- Use my vote at the ECAN table in the interest of the environment.
- Use my vote at the ECAN table in the interest of freshwater quality.
- Use my vote at the ECAN table in the interest of future generations.
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