Greater Wellington Regional Council
Porirua-Tawa General Constituency
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). two councillors will be elected from the Porirua-Tawa 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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Daniel Hicks
Independent
Daniel Hicks
Independent
Why I'm standing
I am standing to protect Porirua-Tawa's environment, parks, and community wellbeing.
About me
I am committed to a healthy whenua and moana, and long-term environmental sustainability for future generations.
My priorities
- Ensure Porirua's wastewater meets compliance standards to protect waterways and community health.
- Audit council recycling to boost efficiency, reduce contamination, and recover more materials.
- Encourage composting and turn food scraps into clean energy and fertiliser.
Before politics
Gardener
Age
52
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Why I'm standing
I am standing to protect Porirua-Tawa's environment, parks, and community wellbeing.
About me
I am committed to a healthy whenua and moana, and long-term environmental sustainability for future generations.
My priorities
- Ensure Porirua's wastewater meets compliance standards to protect waterways and community health.
- Audit council recycling to boost efficiency, reduce contamination, and recover more materials.
- Encourage composting and turn food scraps into clean energy and fertiliser.
Before politics
Gardener
Age
52
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