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
Ryan Gray
Why I'm standing
I think Rotorua can be the best place to raise a family, start a business and get ahead. I think Rotorua needs people with a positive vision to move our city foward. I have experience across business, community and the public sector - I know how to get things done.
About me
I grew up in Rotorua, spent time around NZ and abroad in business and public sector, I moved back to Rotorua to raise my son because I know this place is like no other. I believe in collaborative, positive and enduring solutions which improve our city for all. I have experience running a charitable trust and want to deliver for our community.
My priorities
- Restore confidence in Rotorua through smart investment in quality infrastructure, places and parks.
- Boost community safety by lighting our city and reforming dog control rules.
- Apply smart economic planning to attract investment and visitors to provide jobs and opportunities.
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