Invercargill City Council

The Invercargill City 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 12 councillors and the mayor. 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 Invercargill City Council election.

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Lisa Tou McNaughton

Positivity, Partnership and Progress

Why I'm standing

I love people and I love Invercargill. I am heavily involved in many communities and community initiatives and want authentic community representation on our council.

About me

I am positive, honest, hardworking and have the ability to bring people together. I have been part of establishing significant local events such as Polyfest that have positively enriched our community. I have over 30 years of governance experience and have been an educator for many years, and now am a servant of the public.

My priorities

  1. Create a positive shared vision for the city driven by the community.
  2. Establish authentic community representation on the council.
  3. Develop strong public and private partnerships to ensure the vision can become a reality.

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