Westland District Council
The Westland 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Hokitika 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 Westland District Council election.
Westland District Council candidates
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Why I'm standing
I would like for my children and their children to be able to afford to live here when they are older.
About me
I am like a dog with a bone, and I am not going to be swayed by cultural pressure when elected. I have a single policy focus – stopping the waste of our money – and I am going to stick to it.
My priorities
- Reduce wasteful spending.
- Reduce council overreach.
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