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
Philip George Cullen
Why I'm standing
Governance is not a job, career or attention seeking role for me, it is a vocation. I am now semi-retired from my own business with 20 plus years' governance experience behind me, I have the skills, time and energy to represent Whanagrei residents and ratepayers in a way that will improve their quality of life and well-being in Whangārei. I now desire to give back to Whangarei.
About me
I served 13 years on the Kamo Home and Village Board, contributing to key development projects, and have been active in church and community roles. My background in teaching, music, and sport has shown me how vital arts, recreation, and connectivity are to our district's social and economic health. Because of my faith, experience, and commitment, I would like to think that I will bring wisdom and discernment to Council.
My priorities
- Create a vibrant, attractive, thriving, equitable and environmentally friendly district.
- Build a highly resilient infrastructure.
- Develop very effective connectedness and strategies linked to growth and sustainability.
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