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). three councillors will be elected from the Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt 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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Omar Faruque
Why I'm standing
I am passionate about working with Tangata Whenua and Mana Whenua (in Te Tiriti) in a collective, collaborative, participatory approach for regional planning, climate resilience infrastructures, housing, transport infrastructures, flood protection, watercare, wildlife sanctuaries and foolproof biosecurity challenges. These remain long unresolved but challenging issues for future growth of our local area which I believe can do better.
About me
I was a local union representative for EPMU for workers rights. I participated in 20,000 trees planting project in collaboration with Conservation New Zealand. I volunteered my time as leadership support for young entrepreneurs leadership workshops participants from New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific, some sponsored by UNICEF. My vision is to work with Tangata Whenua and Mana Whenua, uplifting lives of Māori and Asian communities – a collective, collaborative, participatory approach for regional planning.
My priorities
- Build two new water treatment plants in Stokes Valley and Korokoro/Belmont region.
- Build new Cross Valley capital connection through Wellington eastern suburbs.
- Build super city Wellington for low rates with 20 years infrastructure plan.
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