Timaru District Council
The Timaru 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). six councillors will be elected from the Timaru 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 Timaru District Council election.
Timaru District Council candidates
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Hadleigh Oudemans
Ian Hanley
Independent
John Bolt
ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.
Peter Burt
Independent
Peter George Bennett
Anah Aikman
Stu (aka Photo) Jackson
Slippery Tiles Rates - Needs Not Wants
Graeme Wilson
Owen Jackson
OJ
Stacey Scott
Jason McDouall
Stu Piddington
Sange Malama
Chris Thomas
Ethan Richardson
Ian Hanley
Why I'm standing
I am an ex police officer, naval and army chaplain and a retired Cathedral Dean still in local ministry. I see Timaru as a diamond with a heart. I hope, if elected, to make a real difference to its future. We have the Theatre Royal and Museum to look forward to with the joy of concerts on Caroline Bay.
About me
I belong to a prominent local church that has a great love of children's music. I enjoy singing and helping with local projects through my service club. I am also involved in the arts and write poetry. These all feed my heart and soul, refreshing me to use my leadership skills where they can make a difference. I believe council will be one such place.
My priorities
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