Gisborne District Council

Tairāwhiti General Ward
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.

Ian James Allan

Ian James Allan

Why I'm standing

I believe in a new abundance built on place, not things. In a broader system that is making most families poorer and our governments poorer too, I can imagine our place as a beacon of hope on the Coast. Rich lives through local pride, time outdoors, helping each other, and energising work in useful industries. A place so deeply connected to its whenua that outsiders marvel at us.

About me

My heart's on my sleeve, and my head's screwed on. My decision-making is for our rangatahi, to give peace-of-mind to our elderly. My local upbringing and impressively broad skillset from a successful career in business are ready to be applied to public concerns. For more, see www.ianallan.vote/about.

My priorities
  1. Restore pride of place using carrots and sticks.
  2. Join up our leading education, research, environmental and industrial innovations for success.
  3. Set the right economic incentives for self-sufficiency and sustainable development.
Residence

Gisborne Central

Age

48

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Why I'm standing

I believe in a new abundance built on place, not things. In a broader system that is making most families poorer and our governments poorer too, I can imagine our place as a beacon of hope on the Coast. Rich lives through local pride, time outdoors, helping each other, and energising work in useful industries. A place so deeply connected to its whenua that outsiders marvel at us.

About me

My heart's on my sleeve, and my head's screwed on. My decision-making is for our rangatahi, to give peace-of-mind to our elderly. My local upbringing and impressively broad skillset from a successful career in business are ready to be applied to public concerns. For more, see www.ianallan.vote/about.

My priorities
  1. Restore pride of place using carrots and sticks.
  2. Join up our leading education, research, environmental and industrial innovations for success.
  3. Set the right economic incentives for self-sufficiency and sustainable development.
Residence

Gisborne Central

Age

48

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