Vote Waikato news
With voting in the 2019 Local Government now underway from Friday 20th September, it’s time to have a look at the candidates. For Waikato Regional Council’s Waikato general constituency Raglanites have four candidates to study and pick from for two positions.
Pamela STOREY Independent
My principal place of residence is in the Waikato General Constituency area. As well as being a proud food producer and wife of a 4th generation Waikato dairy farmer, I am a business owner, experienced board member, and long-standing community and environmental leader. I have lived in the Waikato for 23 years, and I want to provide a strong voice for our rural communities. I am committed to: – Growing strong rural communities through sustainable economic development; – Connecting rural communities through quality transport and infrastructure; – Protecting our native flora and fauna for future generations. In addition to having brought Kaivolution and the Huntly Energy Efficiency Trust to our community, I’m currently a director of Primary ITO, the Dairy Women’s Network, and the Good Collective. I have the right balance of established relationships throughout the rural communities in our region to help make my vision a reality. For more detailed information, visit www.pamelastorey.co.nz.
Richard GEE Independent
My principal place of residence is in the Waikato General Constituency area. Richard Gee, passionate about Tuakau and the northern Waikato, experienced on Waikato District Council Onewhero-Tuakau Community board, Tuakau Development Assn. Tuakau Emergency Services trust, Tuakau Rotary, Madill community centre, Tuakau Cossie club, plus have a daughter and husband dairy farming so understand Rural and urban community concerns. My work as a business coach, mentor and sales trainer plus Tour coach driver interacts with our community and allows me to understand the special needs of the Waikato community. The Tuakau and districts northern area is largely forgotten and it concerns me that Waikato District Council has a low profile in our regional decisions and policies, the Waikato area needs a voice that will be the champion for Waikato, I seek to be that voice
Fred LICHTWARK Independent
My principal place of residence is in the Waikato General Constituency area. I manage an award-winning group that’s planted 2 million native trees (www.harbourcare.co.nz) and I’m a Waikato Regional Councillor, with a background in farming and fishing. I’m committed to value for money, sustainable farming and clean water – we deserve swimmable rivers, lakes and harbours and working together we can achieve this in 20 years not 100 years. My experience proves that involving communities can be a win, win; we can reduce rates and enjoy a healthy, resilient environment and economy. In three years as your Councillor, I’ve improved Council’s purchasing policy, now our rates money is spent locally to optimize community wellbeing. I’ve enabled Council to use technology to reduce costs, improve consent compliance and ensure polluters are caught. In the next three years, I’ll be focused on building resilience in our communities for climate change eg: improving flood defences, supporting enabling landowners to plant more native trees.
Keith HOLMES
My principal place of residence is in the Waikato General Constituency area. We are the Waikato, a unique blend of hill country, coastal foreshore, alluvial plains and swamps, created by volcanic eruptions and moulded by the mighty Waikato River. Our many assets are, our people, our farmland, our minerals, our DOC estates and our rich, diverse, history. Guardianship of our region demands we have vision to balance the needs of Society, the Environment and to generate Wealth for all our communities and Whanau. We must never lose sight, it is Your money, not ours we are using. I come with a long history of governance including Chair of the WRC Lower Waikato Zone. If supported by you, I will work relentlessly with councillors and staff to: -Drive accountability -Value authentic science -Represent all people with equality, honesty and integrity -Build your wealth -Balance our Vision with affordability -Balance bureaucracy with hard-nosed pragmatism -Build a culture of care Thank you for your support ixxz