Palmerston North City Council

Te Hirawanui General Ward
The Palmerston North 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 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). 13 councillors will be elected from the Te Hirawanui ward. 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 Palmerston North City Council election.

Jackie Wheeler

Independent

Jackie Wheeler

Independent

Why I'm standing

We have a great, unique city. It is a great place to raise kids. Concern exists about rates rises, out-of-control spending, roading developments that do not serve the people and borrowing that has to be paid back. Need to control the huge outpouring of money on things that are not necessary.

About me

I have faithfully served the people of Palmerston North for over 40 years in voluntary, community and professional roles. I am standing for council because our city needs fiscal and community responsibility. I believe in putting residents first, focusing on the basics, and making sure council lives within its means. I believe a council should listen and work for the residents.

My priorities
  1. Investigate council spending on consultants thoroughly.
  2. Listen to submissions from residents and act on them. Vote according to ratepayer wishes.
  3. See what can be done to improve Featherston Street and try to ensure it never happens again.
Residence

Kelvin Grove

Age

60

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Why I'm standing

We have a great, unique city. It is a great place to raise kids. Concern exists about rates rises, out-of-control spending, roading developments that do not serve the people and borrowing that has to be paid back. Need to control the huge outpouring of money on things that are not necessary.

About me

I have faithfully served the people of Palmerston North for over 40 years in voluntary, community and professional roles. I am standing for council because our city needs fiscal and community responsibility. I believe in putting residents first, focusing on the basics, and making sure council lives within its means. I believe a council should listen and work for the residents.

My priorities
  1. Investigate council spending on consultants thoroughly.
  2. Listen to submissions from residents and act on them. Vote according to ratepayer wishes.
  3. See what can be done to improve Featherston Street and try to ensure it never happens again.
Residence

Kelvin Grove

Age

60

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