Gisborne District Council
The Gisborne District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). eight councillors will be elected from the Tairāwhiti ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Gisborne District Council election.
Gisborne District Council candidates
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Marcel Archibald Campbell
Independent
Jeremy Muir
Ian George Procter
Independent
Andy Cranston
Rob Telfer
Larry Foster
Teddy Thompson
Independent
Grant Brown
Jordan Walker
Colin Alder
Ian James Allan
Samuel Oak Vette Gibson
Jodie John Curtis
Jono Samson
Darin Brown
Alexandra Boros
Independent
Debbie Gregory
Independent
Blake Neil Webb
Gazza McKenzie
Alexandra Boros
Why I'm standing
I am delighted to have returned home to live in the Gisborne inner city. I bring a fresh view to both our challenges and our remarkable potential as a region. I believe representing our community demands common sense, creativity and unwavering commitment and I am ready to deliver.
About me
I was born in Gisborne. I grew up rurally attending Ngātapa School and Girls High as a rectory boarder. I built my career in Hong Kong and Christchurch in the retail and wholesale business sectors. I am self-employed, passionate about health and wellbeing, and I love to support youth in team sports. I am a committee member of the Tairāwhiti Water Polo Club.
My priorities
- Create a safe and inspiring city centre that attracts and supports business and investment.
- Stop wasteful spending and cap unsustainable rates rises.
- Prioritise people over politics.
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