Tararua District Council
The Tararua 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the North Tararua 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 Tararua District Council election.
Tararua District Council candidates
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Dot Watson
Independent
Erana Peeti-Webber
Our Tararua, Your voice for Our future
Sharon Wards
Experience for changing times
James Walker
Alison Amboy
Trust, Transparency & Transformation
Susan Lyford
Ron Wallace
Steve Wallace
Pragmatic Tararua Leadership
Thomas Scott
Independent
Michael Spence
Independent
Trev Moore
Susan Lyford
Why I'm standing
I want to give back to a community/district that has supported myself and my business. I believe that without change in our council, then our district and communities will fail to thrive over time. By listening to their concerns and bringing them to council, my hope is that collectively we can work together to ensure we have sustainability, growth, and community cohesiveness for all to succeed.
About me
I have worked with large, high turnover companies, local body entities, central government departments, and a local timber company. My experience has predominately been based in finance departments. One job required learning and listening to clients in order to write clauses to protect their business across numerous industries. Currently I'm self-employed in the allied health field where on occasion I donate my time and skills to various sectors of our community.
My priorities
- Review rating methods used to create fairness as part of the Long Term Plan review.
- Monitor infrastructure maintenance to ensure it is logical and meets the needs of the district.
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