Independent
Independent
South Wairarapa is in crisis. Years of deferred infrastructure spending have resulted in recent astronomical rates increases, putting pressure on residents, especially young families and retirees on fixed incomes. The halting of new building consents has dramatically impacted tradies and suppliers with the economy badly hit. The district urgently needs strong, experienced leadership – a mayor who can hit the ground running and who knows how to expedite sound, sensible decisions.
I have a lifetime leading complex organisations (public and private sector) including being a mayor, cabinet minister, CEO of a large agency and chair or director on many boards from small family businesses to listed companies. I have always been deeply involved in community groups and philanthropy, understanding the importance of "local". I am definitely not a single-issue person. I am a mother and grandmother and a 24-year-long ratepayer in beautiful South Wairarapa.
Greytown, South Wairarapa
76
South Wairarapa is in crisis. Years of deferred infrastructure spending have resulted in recent astronomical rates increases, putting pressure on residents, especially young families and retirees on fixed incomes. The halting of new building consents has dramatically impacted tradies and suppliers with the economy badly hit. The district urgently needs strong, experienced leadership – a mayor who can hit the ground running and who knows how to expedite sound, sensible decisions.
I have a lifetime leading complex organisations (public and private sector) including being a mayor, cabinet minister, CEO of a large agency and chair or director on many boards from small family businesses to listed companies. I have always been deeply involved in community groups and philanthropy, understanding the importance of "local". I am definitely not a single-issue person. I am a mother and grandmother and a 24-year-long ratepayer in beautiful South Wairarapa.
Greytown, South Wairarapa
76
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