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LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS<br />
28 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />
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Shona Powell<br />
Standing for Council –Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward and Woodend-Sefton Community Board, Waimakariri District Council<br />
To showhow seriousIamabout beingonCouncil<br />
Ihave knocked on thousands ofdoors in the last<br />
month. This has been a wonderful experience<br />
for really getting to know the issues. Ihave been<br />
greeted with thanks for making the effort toget<br />
out, say hello and introduce myself. IfIhaven’t<br />
made it to yourhomeand youwanttodiscuss any<br />
issues please let me know.<br />
I am currently Chair of the Woodend-Sefton<br />
Community Boardand have aproventrackrecord<br />
of working hard and standing upfor the interests<br />
of the community. With anin-depth knowledge<br />
of, and strong links to Kaiapoi and the Eastern<br />
part of the district Iamactively involved inthe<br />
community. This is akey part of keeping upwith<br />
theissues andbeing approachable.<br />
Iwanttosee astraightforward andcommon-sense<br />
approach because what we do now will have a<br />
Thomas Robson<br />
Standing for Council -Oxford-Ohoka Ward<br />
major impact onthe future. Major issues include<br />
planning for the population growth in the district<br />
-let’s get itright the first time. Also important are<br />
good transport links and choice in how wetravel,<br />
the environment including climate change and<br />
importantly, water quality. Businesses, including<br />
small businesses and the self-employed, must be<br />
encouraged as they provide valuable services and<br />
give residents the opportunity to work closer to<br />
home. These are all things Ihave pushed for over<br />
thelast threeyears andwill continue to do so.<br />
One issue always raised is the increasing rates bill.<br />
Rather than just making vague statements with no<br />
‘how’, Iwant tosee afocus on managing costs as<br />
part of thesolution.<br />
The WoodendBypassiskeytoroadsafety andeasier<br />
travel. Iwant tosee the Government announce<br />
fundingfor it, andwiththis inmysightsIbecame<br />
amember ofthe recently formed Make SH1 Safe<br />
committee.Inthe meantime,safety improvements<br />
are needed onSH1 and Iam looking forward to<br />
working collaboratively with NZTA toget them<br />
finalised andworkstarted.<br />
Ihaveabackgroundinmanagementand leadership<br />
in both the public and private sectors. Along with<br />
my skills and qualifications Iamwell placed to<br />
handle council governance, including finances,<br />
policies and planning. Being self-employed Ihave<br />
the flexibility with my time to commit fully to<br />
Council, andtothe community.Iam also standing<br />
forre-election to theWoodend-Sefton Community<br />
Board.<br />
To take on this importantroleofCouncillor Iseek<br />
your supportand your vote.<br />
Email: voteshona@gmail.com.<br />
Ph:021 0231 6152. www.shonapowell.co.nz<br />
Authorised by Shona Powell, 34 Arahura Road, Pegasus<br />
Ihavelivedinthe WaimakaririDistrict allmylife. I<br />
grew up on aruralproperty,attendedOxford Area<br />
School and have been heavily involved invarious<br />
community groupsfor thepast 6years.<br />
I previously played rugby for Oxford Club, have<br />
been involved with Oxford Speedway and enjoy<br />
our unique back country environment. I have<br />
worked in the hard landscaping industry for 6<br />
years and sohave experience and knowledge of<br />
drainageand roading.<br />
Ihave been amember of the Oxford Ohoka<br />
Community Board for the last 3years, Iam also<br />
the Chairperson of the Oxford Community Trust,<br />
have been aUDrive mentor, and was involved in<br />
thecreationofthe WaimakaririYouth Counciland<br />
was then Chairperson for two years. Iamalso a<br />
member of the Ashley Gorge Advisory Group,<br />
the Pearson Park Advisory Group and the Oxford<br />
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Promotions andActionsCommittee.<br />
Being ahome owner inthe District Iamvery<br />
aware ofthe cost of rates and the need to spend<br />
every dollar wisely. Iwant tosee Council focused<br />
on getting the basics right. Infrastructure may<br />
not be aparticularly exciting topic but when your<br />
property is flooded every time wehave adecent<br />
amount of rain, drainage suddenly becomes quite<br />
important.<br />
The decisions we make around infrastructure<br />
now will affect residents for many years to come.<br />
It is fool hardly to delay necessary repairs whether<br />
it be to roading, water systems or any other<br />
vital infrastructure as this nearly always leads<br />
to increased costs and anadded burden tothe<br />
ratepayer<br />
Similarly Iwish to see the unique Social Support<br />
systems that we arelucky to be blessedwithinour<br />
District continue tobesupported. Mytime on<br />
the Community Trust Board has shown mehow<br />
crucial services like this are and their role in our<br />
Community is vitalfor ourcontinued success. The<br />
helpthe Trustoffers ourElderlyand thoseinneed<br />
of medical and emotional support is crucial and<br />
Iwill advocate for ongoing support of the Trust<br />
and initiatives to improve Community health and<br />
wellbeing.<br />
Iwish to see afocus on getting the basics right.<br />
Infrastructure and social services will be my top<br />
priority. Smart, targeted spending ofrate payers<br />
money is the way to protect ratepayers from<br />
unaffordable rate increases and the only way to<br />
safeguardthe future of theDistrict.<br />
Ihaveakeeninterestinthe Community andwant<br />
to seethe district well runsoitcan provide thebest<br />
possibleresources andfacilities forthe ratepayers.<br />
Authorised by Thomas Robson,17 Park Avenue, Oxford<br />
Joan Ward<br />
Standing for Rangiora/Ashley Ward<br />
Iwas born and educated inRangiora where I<br />
married Davidand Ihavelivedand worked here<br />
all my life.<br />
Our family have been greatly involved inour<br />
region andasownersofthe ContinentalCatering<br />
business, we have continually supported the<br />
community while employing local people to<br />
work throughout the South Island, bringing<br />
back supportfor ourdistrict.<br />
Iamagood listener and to those that know<br />
me, a“can do” girl who gets things done. Icare<br />
deeply about the wellbeing ofour community<br />
which led me to become the chairperson of the<br />
Dudley Aquatic Centre Committee that saved<br />
the swimming pool. We raised $1.8M in 18<br />
months towardsthisfacility.<br />
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Iwould also support the establishment of<br />
the 24-hour medical centre, aswell aswork to<br />
resolve trafficcongestioninRangiora.<br />
Waterand waste management is very important<br />
andIwill focusonthese issues.<br />
The new sports stadium is abig project and<br />
will be agreat assettoall ourdistrict. Theteam<br />
at theCouncil have well researched thisand the<br />
plans look fantastic, having provided for future<br />
expansion ofboth hockey, indoor sports and<br />
tennis courts. Iamanenergetic supporter of all<br />
sporting andfitnessactivities.<br />
Our Council have made great progress in<br />
repairing the infrastructure and building ofall<br />
our district to be avibrant place. Theimmense<br />
growth following the earthquakes means we<br />
have agreat community with many people from<br />
all over NewZealandand beyondwho have,and<br />
arechoosing to reside in our district. Ofcourse,<br />
growth meansinvestment.<br />
Iwould relish this newchallenge to<br />
dedicatemyskills of business experience<br />
andfinancial managementtothe<br />
progressionofthedistrict while<br />
keepingthe ratesaffordable. We<br />
live in awonderfulcommunity<br />
so please let me helpyou make<br />
it more special in thefuture.<br />
It wouldbeagreatprivilege<br />
to serveasyourCouncillor.<br />
Iwould greatly appreciateyour<br />
support. Please vote.<br />
Authorised by Joan Ward, 10 Springbrook Close, Rangiora 7400<br />
Jason Goldsworthy<br />
Department Manager<br />
Hellonames Jason, youwon’t have seen my face<br />
on posters or my name everywhere because<br />
truth isthat’s not really who Iam, but that<br />
doesn’t mean Ishouldn’t be considered foryour<br />
vote.<br />
There’s always talk ofpromises, rates, taxes,<br />
the environment and our short term goals just<br />
because its election time. Alot of the time we<br />
don’t even bat an eyelid till the next election<br />
three years on. Weall lead busy lives, but that<br />
doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have along goal. So<br />
instead of policies, I’ll share where Ican see us<br />
goingand hopefullyyou’lllikethe ideas or they<br />
mayjustget youthinkingand talking.<br />
Either way, I’ll takeitasawin.<br />
Ican see usinthe next 50 years, arates free<br />
district leading New Zealand in sustainable<br />
practices, acommunity that asks neighbours<br />
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Standing for Waimakariri District Council Rangiora-Ashley<br />
ward and Rangiora subdivision Community Board<br />
for the odd cup of sugar, who stand together<br />
in times oftrial and change. Respecting the<br />
efforts of the past, engages in the present and is<br />
always lookingtoabrighter future for all in our<br />
community.<br />
We need to be always aware weare teaching<br />
the leaders oftomorrow through our actions,<br />
good and bad, our time with the baton is short<br />
and weshould always aspire toleave the world<br />
abetter place for those that follow. Theblame<br />
game is pointless among the generations, how<br />
will history will judge our actions inour time?<br />
What will we leave those who follow, how will<br />
we respectthose whohavebeen?<br />
Idon’t believe in cutting rates or expenditure,<br />
Ibelieve in building and investing toabolish<br />
rates. ImaginearatefreeWaimakariri,how that<br />
looks Ican’t tell you now, Ihave afew ideas but<br />
happytolisten.<br />
I’m not an environmentalist, but Iwould ask<br />
you are our practices sustainable or are we<br />
poisoningour environmentfor aquickbuck? If<br />
so who’sgoing to pay? Why don’t we care? We<br />
can’tstop what the world isgoing to do, ices<br />
ages and hot ages happen, but we don’tneed to<br />
willingly speeditup.<br />
We can’talwaysprevent things happening, but<br />
we can doour best tobe prepared. With your<br />
support, whynot invest in sustainablecash flow.<br />
This could be our choice for our community’s<br />
best future,wecan startnow,thiselection.<br />
But inthe end these are mythoughts, my<br />
passions, as your elected official I would be<br />
boundtoact in ourcommunity’s interestssolet<br />
me know what yoursare.<br />
Avoteforourcommunity,JasonGoldsworthy.<br />
Authorised by Jason Goldsworthy,3Luxton Place, Rangiora. 0272322726
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