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). three councillors will be elected from the Takitimu 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.
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Bevan O'Connor
Why I'm standing
I am running to bring mahi, mana and manaaki to the council table. I am a Māori lawyer and waka ama paddler and I know how to work hard, stand strong and look after people. I stand for Māori rights – the other Rs of rates, roads, rubbish are details and part of the job which are a given, whereas Māori rights unfortunately are not a given. I support Māori wards. I support Te Tiriti.
About me
Years in the law have taught me how to find solutions to complex problems, advocate and that there is always a way. On the water, waka paddling has taught me the value of teamwork, timing and trust. Those skills mean I can help steer our community in the right direction.
My priorities
- Work hard for fair funding from central government.
- Strengthen Māori representation and uphold Te Tiriti and Māori rights in council.
- Protect wai Māori, whenua and community wellbeing.
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