Whangārei District Council
The Whangārei 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). five councillors will be elected from the Whangārei Urban ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Whangārei District Council election.
Whangārei District Council candidates
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Jayne Golightly
Independent
Heath Kewene
Adam Young
Independent
Paul Yovich
Independent
Philip George Cullen
Tony Dingle
Independent
Crichton Christie
Marie Olsen
Independent
Jesse Card
Independent
Tiana Epati
Paul Gosling-Paora
Independent
Brad Flower
Independent
Julie Pepper
Gabriel Anthony Wilhelm Henry
Carol Peters
Nicholas Hunter Connop
Jodie Rameka
Jesse Card
Why I'm standing
I have spent years volunteering on local projects, and while I was not planning to run, community members encouraged me to stand. I believe Whangārei has the people, ideas and potential to thrive, but too often we lack the resources or follow-through to make it happen. I am running to help turn good ideas into real, lasting improvements for our district.
About me
I am good at spotting what works and making sure we put our resources there. I look for ways to get the best value for money without cutting corners, and I am not afraid to ask if something is worth the cost. My work with community groups and events has proven how we will turn good ideas into real results, and I will bring that same practical, transparent approach to council.
My priorities
- Get housing built and breathe life back into the heart of the city.
- Make it easy, safe and fun to get around and get more for every dollar spent.
- Back communities' big ideas with the right tools, not red tape.
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