Waikato Regional Council
The Waikato Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). four councillors will be elected from the Hamilton constituency. 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 Waikato Regional Council election.
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Jennifer Nickel
Why I'm standing
I love Hamilton and the Waikato but we have environmental and economic threats, and I'm concerned about declining social cohesion. I want to contribute to us as a community responding to climate change and safeguard our health and long-term social and economic prosperity by living within nature's limits. I'm trying to be the change I want to see in the world, to make it better for us now and for our kids.
About me
I am curious and love learning about people and issues, and solutions. I get on well with most people, value collaboration, and have a scientific and environmental background that suits regional council. I listen well, have learned how to get things done in local government, and with constituents. There are very significant changes (reforms) underway and I'd like to use that knowledge and experience to help shape what's coming and mentor others.
My priorities
- Effective collaboration within and across councils and with parliament through shared goals and services.
- Build a resilient economy by design, safeguarding health, nature and long-term prosperity.
- Improve trust in council and community decisions using best practice democracy tools and technology.
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