Queenstown-Lakes District Council
The Queenstown-Lakes District 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Arrowtown-Kawarau ward. 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 Queenstown-Lakes District Council election.
Queenstown-Lakes District Council candidates
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Lisa Guy
Why I'm standing
I am standing again because I care deeply about this place and its people. Growth, housing and infrastructure are big challenges – but with good decisions I believe we can protect what makes our communities unique while planning for the future. I bring care, courage and clarity to the role, listening to people, asking hard questions and making balanced choices. I want to keep serving as a strong voice at the table for the Arrowtown–Kawarau ward.
About me
I believe informed decision making takes hard work. I show up well prepared and I make time to connect with people because I believe thriving together is a full-time job. I am not reliant on the role and I believe in facing the challenges we have with courage and care. I have called Queenstown home most of my adult life. My HR background means I am used to working with complexity and varying points of view, discovering solutions to hard problems together.
My priorities
- Lead with integrity by ensuring what we think, say and do line up as integrated big picture thinking.
- Build trust because people do not care how much they know until they know how much you care.
- Communicate with care, courage and clarity through frank, honest dialogue that is transparent and always accountable.
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