Waimakariri District Council
The Waimakariri 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the Kaiapoi-Woodend 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 Waimakariri District Council election.
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Nathan Atkins
Why I'm standing
I am running to represent a more centered group of people. To ensure their concerns and issues are voiced and taken seriously. Concerns like rising rates, value for money and ensuring the basics are done well. I am running to represent people who think a council should serve the people and not the other way around. A council should limit itself to providing key services and staying out of peoples way as much as possible.
About me
I am going in to this role with a huge willingness to serve the public and keep the council accountable and responsible for its spending of our communities hard earned money. I am not a politician, I am a husband, a father and a small business owner. We need people like that in the council to remind them of how life is for everyone and what is important to us.
My priorities
- Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
- Fix the basics including roads, drains and water infrastructure to prepare us for future growth.
- Cut red tape so homes and businesses can grow affordably.
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