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There are real challenges facingECan in the near future, the first of these is how the new Council comes together<br />
following the departure ofthe appointed members. It is therefore vital that some knowledge is retainedatthe<br />
Council table given the further challenges we face.<br />
The second challenge iswith where Central Governmentwants to takewater management. As Iwrite this, weknow<br />
that there isaNational Policy Statement on fresh waterannouncement comingand withoutknowing the detail as yet<br />
it will be significant. The significance will notjust be the changes to management and planning but also the tight time<br />
framesthat might be attached.<br />
Adaptation and planning for climatechange are the on-going challenging work programmeECanfaces.The planning<br />
requires an audit of our plans and programmes to ensure that we take<br />
account of the effects of the coming change. ECan role is one of adaptation,<br />
of significance to the build environment is sea levelrise and the response to<br />
those who will lose homes tothis and the increasedstorm surges. Coastal<br />
erosion is alreadyhavingadetrimental effect on communitiesalong the<br />
Canterburycoast.<br />
Rurallyaswereceiveless alpine snow packwewill have less access to<br />
run of river waterfor irrigation.The sameamountofprecipitationwill<br />
fall but more as rain meaning there will needtobe more waterstorage<br />
required.Asthe east coast warmsand drieswewill need morewater to<br />
maintain agricultural production in whatever form that maybe.<br />
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A VOTE FOR ME WILL ENSURE CONTINUANCE<br />
OF GOOD, SOUND JUDGEMENT AND GENUINE<br />
UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES THAT FACE US<br />
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Elected Councillor forEcanrepresenting Mid Canterbury<br />
Performance, Auditand RiskPortfolio-Chair.<br />
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Civil defence nominee from ECan to CanterburyCivic<br />
Defence Group<br />
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Hazard and Risk andResilience portfolio<br />
Seconded back intoCWMS<br />
(CanterburyWater Management Strategy)<br />
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Air Portfolio<br />
Commander of the Order of St John (qualified paramedic)<br />
Chairman of Ground and Surface WaterExpert<br />
Review Panel<br />
Chairman Selwyn Central St John Area Committee<br />
Chairman of Selwyn Electorateof<br />
New ZealandNational Party.<br />
Authorised by John Sunckell,100 Caldwells Road,Leeston<br />
2205448
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