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.

Tobias Wilson Nash

Tobias Wilson Nash

Why I'm standing

I believe right now our economic and political situation is in a state of transformation, and by getting involved with community initiatives we have an opportunity to shape the future in ways which previously have not been possible.

About me

I am a volunteer with the Samaritans Manawatu where I serve on the board and am stepping in to take over the administrative responsibilities. I also have experience volunteering for the Red Cross refugee settlement program and in other community organisations. I also work with youth as a secondary teacher, and have been developing community initiatives including a youth safety network and a drop-in centre and community gym.

My priorities
  1. Reduce youth crime in the city because this is a leading issue for many voters.
  2. Improve men's mental health and community wellbeing because this is an under-represented issue.
  3. Reach out to underserved communities because of low turnout and skewed voting demographics.
Why I'm standing

I believe right now our economic and political situation is in a state of transformation, and by getting involved with community initiatives we have an opportunity to shape the future in ways which previously have not been possible.

About me

I am a volunteer with the Samaritans Manawatu where I serve on the board and am stepping in to take over the administrative responsibilities. I also have experience volunteering for the Red Cross refugee settlement program and in other community organisations. I also work with youth as a secondary teacher, and have been developing community initiatives including a youth safety network and a drop-in centre and community gym.

My priorities
  1. Reduce youth crime in the city because this is a leading issue for many voters.
  2. Improve men's mental health and community wellbeing because this is an under-represented issue.
  3. Reach out to underserved communities because of low turnout and skewed voting demographics.