NZ Local Elections 2025

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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Ian MacKenzie

Ian MacKenzie

Helen Troy

Helen Troy

Independent

Peter Trolove

Peter Trolove

Independent

John Sunckell

John Sunckell

Independent

Peter Trolove

Independent

Peter Trolove

Independent

Why I'm standing

I believe the Canterbury Water Management Strategy has promoted irrigation with little regard for the environment and that the government-appointed commissioners, (ECan Act 2010), and the long-standing rural councillors have overemphasised the economy over sustainable environmental management.

About me

My experience as a vet for over 50 years has developed my ability to solve problems in situations where there is uncertainty and incomplete information, recognising that if my first treatment plan did not produce the desired result my next task is to learn from that to develop my second treatment plan.

My priorities
  1. Evaluate freshwater management in terms of outcomes, not models, using my scientific training.
  2. Challenge bureaucrats who seek security in terms of standardised plans and responses.
  3. Use the skills I have developed as an "information broker" to expose "spin".
Before politics

Semi-retired veterinarian

Residence

Selwyn

Age

73

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Why I'm standing

I believe the Canterbury Water Management Strategy has promoted irrigation with little regard for the environment and that the government-appointed commissioners, (ECan Act 2010), and the long-standing rural councillors have overemphasised the economy over sustainable environmental management.

About me

My experience as a vet for over 50 years has developed my ability to solve problems in situations where there is uncertainty and incomplete information, recognising that if my first treatment plan did not produce the desired result my next task is to learn from that to develop my second treatment plan.

My priorities
  1. Evaluate freshwater management in terms of outcomes, not models, using my scientific training.
  2. Challenge bureaucrats who seek security in terms of standardised plans and responses.
  3. Use the skills I have developed as an "information broker" to expose "spin".
Before politics

Semi-retired veterinarian

Residence

Selwyn

Age

73

Connect via

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