Taupō District Council
The Taupō 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). seven councillors will be elected from the Taupō 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 Taupō District Council election.
Taupō District Council candidates
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Steve Manunui
Barry Owen Delany
Duncan Campbell
Bill Clarke
Ann Tweedie
Let's Go Taupō
David Freeman
Julie Yeoman
Christine Rankin
Rachel Shepherd
Kevin Taylor
Independent
Nicola De Lautour
Belinda Walker
Independent
Yvonne Westerman
Independent
Steve Punter
Independent
Katrin Wilson
Independent
Richard Cade
Mark Wynyard
Kevin Taylor
Why I'm standing
Having spent six years on council I can see the significant changes coming. I have spent much time ensuring I have a handle on how this will affect Taupō. With that background I want to ensure we retain local control over our future.
About me
I have a proven track record in leadership and governance, at the council table, in my career as a leader in police and in the not for profit social sector over more than 30 years. I bring all of that experience to the table.
My priorities
- Make affordability a critical focus by reviewing the entire council funding mechanism as rates are too high.
- Ensure council remains viable in the face of massive change in the operating environment.
- Enhance communication in an era where fact is hard to discern from falsehood especially online.
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