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
Robin Westley
Why I'm standing
I am concerned about the number of times the council has voted against the wishes of the people. I will listen to the people and act accordingly.
About me
I am solution focused, not looking for who to blame but finding the solution and working towards it. I have held management positions in different businesses and have been on many different boards of trustees. I am an active member of a local church and the Whanganui Repertory Theatre. I am part of a working group that is bringing different groups together to help vulnerable people.
My priorities
- Keep rates as low as possible. People on low incomes and small businesses need a break.
- Ensure access for all members of the community. Too many people struggle with access issues.
- Listen to the community and their concerns, working hard to improve the standard of living.
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