Whanganui District Council
The Whanganui 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). ten councillors will be elected from the Whanganui 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 Whanganui District Council election.
Whanganui District Council candidates
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Philippa Baker-Hogan
Ratepayer & Sport Focused
Rob Vinsen
Ratepayer Focused
Awhi Haenga
Michael Law
Independent
Kate Joblin
Independent
Azian Z.
Real Solutions for Whanganui
Ross Fallen
Independent
Mike Hos
A voice for our city’s future
Tony Sundman
Tracey Jarman
Rates & Community Focused
Peter Oskam
Community before Coin
Michael Organ
Whanganui First
Julian Emmett
Gregory McPhee
Charlotte Melser
Independent
Jay Rerekura
Sandra Isobel Kyle
Animal Justice Party of Aotearoa NZ
Josh Chandulal-Mackay
A New Generation of Leadership
Scott Phillips
Every cent counts, every voice matters
Glenda Brown
Independent
Rob Oscroft
Focus Whanganui
Jason Bardell
Back to Basics
Robin Westley
Independent
Kate Joblin
Why I'm standing
I have lived in Whanganui for most of my life and raised children here. With aging parents and young grandchildren living here I know very well how important it is to have a vibrant, safe community with good employment, great facilities and neighbourhoods – somewhere we belong. I want the opportunity to continue to add strength and vision to the council team.
About me
I am a chartered accountant and have served 9 years on Whanganui District Council and previously on the DHB for eleven years, seven as chair. I have run a successful accounting advisory business for over twenty years and worked in many governance roles. I understand how to develop strategy, implement plans and get results. My proven record as councillor and board member plus having an accounting business, gives me the skills.
My priorities
- Solve the housing crisis as the top priority with well-considered but bold actions.
- Be at the forefront of creating a great new entity to manage Three Waters.
- Continue to foster great relationships with all stakeholders as a way to get results.
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