Rotorua District Council
The Rotorua 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). six councillors will be elected from the Te Ipu Wai Auraki 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 Rotorua District Council election.
Rotorua District Council candidates
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Jared Adams
Independent
Don Paterson
Saving Rotorua
Jenny Chapman
Reynold John Macpherson
Rotorua Residents and Ratepayers
Philly Angus
Mathew Doidge
Mariana Morrison
Conan O'Brien
Restore, Rebuild and Reform
Frank (The Tank) Grapl
Revive and thrive Rotorua - Together
Fisher Wang
Independent
Ryan Gray
Moving Rotorua Forward
Brendan Davis
Your voice on Council
Jason Monahan
Rahul Sethi
Ben Sandford
Richard Collins
Think Positive
Pam Neilson
Neville Raethel
Keep New Zealand Beautiful
Sandra Kai Fong
Robert Lee
Independent
Gregg Brown
Takeina Fraser
Brendan Davis
Why I'm standing
I am passionate about Rotorua. Six years ago there was hardly any homelessness. Three years ago somewhat but now homelessness is out of control. This council and government need to be accountable for what has happened here and that includes our debt. If you want to get our city back I am your man vote Davis for council.
About me
I have thirty years experience in the tourism business. I am a people person, honest, committed, hard working and want to make a difference for the good of all the residents of Rotorua. I am a logical and practical thinker not afraid to ask the hard questions and I get the results.
My priorities
- Cap rates as residents are not a bank and rates have gone up far too much for too long.
- Tackle homelessness with a multiple long-term plan and real solutions with no more sticky plasters.
- Ensure people feel safe in the city and increase tourist numbers for a thriving city.
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