Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council 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 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). five councillors will be elected from the Pōneke/Wellington constituency. 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 Greater Wellington Regional Council election.
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Tom Kay
Why I'm standing
I love Wellington and I am running because I really care about our communities and environment. I think our region is going to face some incredibly tough challenges in the coming years as the impacts of climate change and other pressures increase. Based on my experience in environmental management, science and advocacy, I think I can play a helpful role as a community leader in the face of those challenges.
About me
I really care about the future and sustainability of the Wellington region and its communities. I have a deep understanding of the things the regional council manages including through my studies of environmental science and ecology, and through my experience as an advocate on environmental issues for Forest & Bird and Choose Clean Water. I have a lot of integrity, I believe in social justice (I was a union delegate!), and I care about people.
My priorities
- Prioritise the use of nature-based solutions such as making room for rivers to manage flood risks.
- Improve bus and train services to make it easier and cheaper for people to move around Wellington.
- Prioritise the health of freshwater and communities in all decision making on freshwater.
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