My Mission to you
I’ll bring a fresh approach to good governance, representing your interest, and make my decisions based on merit and facts, standing as your councillor.
I’m someone you can trust, a safe pair of hands, a good listener, think practically and solution driven.
With my proven Local Governance experience I understand the workings and duties of Council.
I will look for cost savings, efficiencies, other funding solutions, smarter delivery of services, prudent financial management & minimising rate increases and keeping fees and charges affordable.
I will insist on SMARTS - new technology, innovation, and strategic solutions to deliver on councils core responsibilities.
I will support policies that meet the social, cultural, and economic needs of the district while caring for the environment.
I will insist on a fair process dealing with council, ensuring value for your money.
I support central government RMA reforms that will enable and support growing the local economy.
I support the council’s delivery plan on “Local Water done Well”, where ownership, control and decision making stays local.
I support the council work being done to deliver after hours health care, the Eastern Link Bypass road, sports and recreation facilities, library upgrades, cycling and walking paths, caring for the environment and reducing carbon emissions.
I support Smarter Housing developments, designed to enhance the district, with shared green spaces built close to existing services, infrastructure, transport, education and employment.
I’m community focussed and will be an active participant, interacting and accessible with you, strengthen the lines of communication, being accountable and getting things done!
My thoughts
Growing up in a small rural town and farming district where family and wider community rallied together to support each other and this has moulded the person I’m today.
Communities are made up of many different interest groups and give people the sense of belonging and are an important part of building a welcoming and inclusive community. These groups deliver friendships, fun and support, everything you need to be a better person.
It’s why I believe Council should be empowering these groups with administration, leadership and governance support and guidance, problem solving and offering solutions.
Encouraging neighbours to know their neighbours would help strengthen everyone’s resilience to deal with life’s daily challenges and difficulties, remember the old fashion way of communication, catching up over a cuppa or a chat in the street, it has worked well for centuries.
It’s why, I believe Council could play its part with a programme of community events that engages and brings the people together with a sense of belonging.
Status quo is not the only option going forward as changing nothing equals nothing changing, so we need to challenge our thinking. We are stronger when we working together to achieve the best we can. I will be strong for you, working to deliver positive outcomes, being smart, practical and sensible, dealing with the cause and the result. I can connect with people and comfortable in a suit and a pair of gumboots.
I’m REAL, not afraid to be heard, standing as your independent councillor to represent and work for you, your views, your concerns and your issues. A fresh approach to our ever changing community. I have the leadership and local governance experience, business skills and smarts, and the passion to make our district the best we can. I’ll get things done, and I ask you for your support to make this happen. My Regards Wayne