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
Scott Phillips
Why I'm standing
I believe Whanganui is an amazing city but council has too often invested large sums of money into poorly thought-through investments. I am also concerned that maintenance of assets is not well planned and often costs more money in the long term by being shortsighted.
About me
I have a background in transport and logistics, which requires planning, maintenance and budgeting. I am a wedding celebrant who has worked with people from all walks of life, as well as confident public speaking. I am current secretary of Wanganui Road Rodders and former secretary and zone delegate for Oogah Rodders; this gives me experience in organising many events and working with people, and a passion for all things automotive.
My priorities
- Invest in smart and low-risk investments to reduce future rates burden, not high-risk investments.
- Create a connection between the council and the youth of Whanganui starting by giving youth a voice.
- Stop the housing partnership plans, maintain the housing we have and advocate for government input.
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