Hastings District Council
The Hastings District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). seven councillors will be elected from the Hastings-Havelock North ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Hastings District Council election.
Hastings District Council candidates
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Bernard Hickey
Independent
Steve Gibson
Keeping rate rises to inflation (CPI)
Callum Ross
Independent
Michael Fowler
Independent
Rizwaana (Riz) Latiff
Independent
Simon J H Nixon
Independent
Sayeed Ahmed
Nick Ratcliffe
Lucie-Jane McElwee
Fair rate rises = inflation rate
Jacqueline Supra
Darrin Wilson
Kevin Watkins
Yvonne Lorkin
Your Eyes, Ears and Energy in Council
Gareth (Gus) Freeman
Keeping rate rises to inflation (CPI)
Debbie Ward
Listen. Learn. Advocate.
Rion Roben
John Bennett
John Bennett
Why I'm standing
I want to support locals and build community. I focus on the positive and back our community by investing in local people, local projects, and real results. Hastings has so much to offer; we need a council who can see the opportunity and make the most of it. It is time we stopped accepting mediocrity and had a council who want to work for all the people.
About me
Years of proven business success, practicality and a strong family focus makes me the ideal person for the job. I know how to get things done and I know what's needed to achieve real results. Most importantly, I believe in our region and our people. I stand for all of us.
My priorities
- Create a council which cares about all its constituents.
- Secure self-sustaining wealth for the region and a system that stops taking more than it gives.
- Grow industry and economic growth in balance with local iwi and our natural treasures.
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