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.

Kayne John Dunlop

Kayne John Dunlop

Why I'm standing

Palmerston North is a great place to live, work and play. This enables us to attract great talent to help the city thrive. We need to make good decisions now so that the future for the residents of Palmerston North remains bright and is full of opportunity for residents of all ages.

About me

I have grown up in and around Palmerston North and have a strong connection to the city. I am a member of a number of community organisations and see first hand the opportunities and obstacles that the council provides to Palmerston North. With a strong governance background in a number of organisations I have the skills to deliver for the residents of Palmerston North.

My priorities
  1. Manage rates increases for the residents of Palmerston North.
  2. Focus on delivering core services to enable business and residents to thrive.
  3. Invest in existing community infrastructure and facilities Palmerston North has.
Residence

Hokowhitu

Age

37

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Why I'm standing

Palmerston North is a great place to live, work and play. This enables us to attract great talent to help the city thrive. We need to make good decisions now so that the future for the residents of Palmerston North remains bright and is full of opportunity for residents of all ages.

About me

I have grown up in and around Palmerston North and have a strong connection to the city. I am a member of a number of community organisations and see first hand the opportunities and obstacles that the council provides to Palmerston North. With a strong governance background in a number of organisations I have the skills to deliver for the residents of Palmerston North.

My priorities
  1. Manage rates increases for the residents of Palmerston North.
  2. Focus on delivering core services to enable business and residents to thrive.
  3. Invest in existing community infrastructure and facilities Palmerston North has.
Residence

Hokowhitu

Age

37

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