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.

Rachel Bowen

City Councillor

Rachel Bowen

City Councillor

Why I'm standing

I am committed to building a sustainable, equitable and compassionate city that's vibrant, connected and safe, where families and businesses thrive, creativity is nurtured and celebrated, and communities are supported and strong. I will work to find creative funding solutions that enable us to continue to enjoy community services and facilities without blowing our budget or going backwards as a city.

About me

With 12 years of experience in local government and an extensive background in regulatory and relationship management, leadership and training, I will hit the ground running. With my community knowledge, positive attitude and professional expertise, I will work collaboratively to ensure maximum value for every dollar of your rates, both now and as we navigate future challenges.

My priorities
  1. Value what we have and look after it, particularly our assets including earthquake prone buildings.
  2. Make Palmy a place where talent chooses to live: creative, exciting, vibrant, innovative, smart.
  3. Grow rates base and explore alternative funding opportunities and non-rates revenue.
Current role

City Councillor

Before politics

Strategic Relationship Manager

Residence

Fitzherbert

Age

53

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Why I'm standing

I am committed to building a sustainable, equitable and compassionate city that's vibrant, connected and safe, where families and businesses thrive, creativity is nurtured and celebrated, and communities are supported and strong. I will work to find creative funding solutions that enable us to continue to enjoy community services and facilities without blowing our budget or going backwards as a city.

About me

With 12 years of experience in local government and an extensive background in regulatory and relationship management, leadership and training, I will hit the ground running. With my community knowledge, positive attitude and professional expertise, I will work collaboratively to ensure maximum value for every dollar of your rates, both now and as we navigate future challenges.

My priorities
  1. Value what we have and look after it, particularly our assets including earthquake prone buildings.
  2. Make Palmy a place where talent chooses to live: creative, exciting, vibrant, innovative, smart.
  3. Grow rates base and explore alternative funding opportunities and non-rates revenue.
Current role

City Councillor

Before politics

Strategic Relationship Manager

Residence

Fitzherbert

Age

53

Connect via