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Claire Johnstone
Independent
Claire Johnstone
Independent
Why I'm standing
I believe in the regional role GWRC plays in transport, water, environmental resilience and regional planning, issues that shape our future. I believe these decisions need thoughtful, region-wide leadership, not parochial thinking. I know that over the next decade GWRC will face major choices around infrastructure, climate and environmental management. With my background, I know I can contribute meaningfully and help drive smart, sustainable solutions. I am standing because this work matters and I want to be part of it.
About me
I have lived in Porirua for 30 years and bring leadership, governance and management experience across the public sector and business. I have led transformative work in transport, policing and infrastructure, and understand how smart, future-focused decisions have lasting value. I know how to navigate complex bureaucracy. I am president of Mana Arts and a founding member of Transparency International NZ. I have a postgraduate degree in public policy. I am committed to making a meaningful difference to this region.
My priorities
- Protect coasts, harbours and waterways with robust environmental standards, monitoring and enforcement.
- Advocate for reliable transport networks that work for both people and business.
- Be a strong voice with central government for the economic and environmental health of the region.
Before politics
Manager Capability&Innvation
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Whitby
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Why I'm standing
I believe in the regional role GWRC plays in transport, water, environmental resilience and regional planning, issues that shape our future. I believe these decisions need thoughtful, region-wide leadership, not parochial thinking. I know that over the next decade GWRC will face major choices around infrastructure, climate and environmental management. With my background, I know I can contribute meaningfully and help drive smart, sustainable solutions. I am standing because this work matters and I want to be part of it.
About me
I have lived in Porirua for 30 years and bring leadership, governance and management experience across the public sector and business. I have led transformative work in transport, policing and infrastructure, and understand how smart, future-focused decisions have lasting value. I know how to navigate complex bureaucracy. I am president of Mana Arts and a founding member of Transparency International NZ. I have a postgraduate degree in public policy. I am committed to making a meaningful difference to this region.
My priorities
- Protect coasts, harbours and waterways with robust environmental standards, monitoring and enforcement.
- Advocate for reliable transport networks that work for both people and business.
- Be a strong voice with central government for the economic and environmental health of the region.
Before politics
Manager Capability&Innvation
Residence
Whitby
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