The best time to do anything is Now. With that in mind, today I am announcing that I will be running for Re-Election in Whangārei Urban Ward in the upcoming elections for the Whangarei District Council. It has been an honor and a privilege to represent you over the past 3 years. It has been a challenging roll at times, and I have valued each step along the path. You have always had my Consistent Community Commitment and always will. I have endeavored to do what I would want to see someone in my position doing. Through the Representation Review the boundaries of Okara and Denby Ward merged to create the new Whangārei Urban Ward. This ward will elect 5 councillors to represent the district. While my family is now in my ward, I decided to reach out in an alternative way by engaging with followers on my TiKTok account. Any social media platform is a tool and can be used in many ways. I try to use my platforms to educate, encourage and provide a positive s...
COMING SOON! Whangārei District Council Representation review 2020 - 2021. The recent decision to bring in Māori wards has triggered a representation review. What does that mean? This review will allow the people have their say on their representation to ensure they are represented as equitably as possible over the whole District. There will be a minimum of 2 wards regardless of the way forward with Māori and General wards. Recently WDC also voted to stay with the First Past the Post election system over STV. This will not change, however feedback is always welcome. In essence we have the chance to have a 'clean slate' on how Local Government represents us here in Whangārei District. It includes a review with consultation to ask Whangārei: How many Councillors you want, How they are elected - Wards/District Wide/ Mixed, Boundaries, Names, and number of councillors to each ward, or even consider Community Boards. This will then be able to then reflect the pe...
Motion Passed on Complete streets master plan This morning in the Strategy,planning and development committee Councillors debated the possible future of the CBD streets and surrounds and potential options going forward. The proposed recommendation was put forward: A) Notes that the Whangarei complete streets master plan and streetscape design manual provides a 30-year vision that will respond to development and change. B) Supports the Whangarei complete streets master plan and design manual as a flexible framework for the revitalization of public streets and places in the Central City. C) Supports consideration of projects providing for cycling and walking connections, and potential improvements to John and James Street through the 2021- 2031 long-term plan process. D) notes the public consultation will be undertaken on projects and funding prioritised for inclusion in the 2021 - 2031 long-term plan. Not all councillors supported the motion however it was passed. The Whanga...
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