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
Philly Angus
Why I'm standing
I've been lucky enough to call Rotorua for nearly 30 years. During those years I have made strong, valuable connections in our community, raised two wonderful children alongside my husband and started business here. I am standing for People. Place. Purpose. as I believe in working with purpose, to ensure that every decision made is a sensible and prudent one, that has our people and place at heart.
About me
I am deeply involved in many areas of our community. I work alongside local business with my Marketing and Events Services, helping them grow and strengthen, while gaining valuable knowledge of Rotorua's unique character and economy. I bring energy, positivity and the desire to make well informed, well-thought-out decisions for our city and for generations to come. I have a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes with People. Place. Purpose at heart.
My priorities
- Focus on people by ensuring affordability while delivering key services to the community.
- Focus on place by ensuring that all decisions are made with care for the unique and wondrous environment.
- Build reputation as the place to raise a family, do business, host events and visitors.
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