New Plymouth needs functional infrastructure and proven financial leadership, with a big heart. I can help deliver that.
A proud Taranaki parent, with a multi-cultural whanau, I combine international experience with deep local roots.
With careers in financial management, governance, economic development, social entrepreneurship, and the environment, I am motivated to apply my skills to curren NPDC challenges of financial rigour, climate adaptation, social & economic well-being, for current and future generations.
My unique financial and environmental literacy drives intelligent policy that delivers significant community returns through core services, better environment, and quality of life for all.
I am an NPDC Sustainability Working Party member, so familiar with council processes and people.
I will work collaboratively to progress positive, value-for-money, smart solutions that improve the environment, reduce waste, ensure clean water, and engage youth.
Vote #1 Steve Francis - a positive future for New Plymouth
E hiahia ana a Ngāmotu ki te kaiarahi pūtea me ngā hanganga mahi, me te ngākau nui. Ka taea e au te āwhina i tērā.
He matua whakahīhī nō Taranaki, ka whakakotahi ahau i ngā wheako o te ao me ngā pūtake hōhonu o te rohe. Ko tōku matauranga motuhake mo te pūtea me te taiao e akiaki ana i ngā kaupapa here mohio e tuku ana i ngā utu nui o te hapori ma roto i ngā ratonga matua, te whakarei ake i te taiao, me te pai ake o te oranga mō te katoa.
Ka mahi ngātahi ahau ki te ahu whakamua i te pai, i te uara-moni, i ngā otinga māmā hei whakarei ake i te taiao, hei whakaiti i te para, hei whakarite i te wai mā, me te whakauru i ngā taiohi.
Pōtihia #1 Steve Francis - he oranga pai mō Ngāmotu.
www.steve4newplymouth.nz
Yes
What?
I would consider doing this only after going through the finances in detail. Some services could be provided less regularly, ratepayers encouraged to use less (e.g.: waste: less regular recycling collection, centralised drop-off of bottles, etc.).
Yes
What?
Encouraging the uptake of renewable energy, re-localising services (treatment of organic waste into compost), promoting sustainable tourism, etc. Much can be done through support for Venture Taranaki.
No
Why?
NPDC needs to lobby central Government (primarily responsible for the factors leading to poverty, and better resourced with $) to provide funding to existing local actors (who are experts) to provide solutions, & NPDC support them in-kind.
Yes
Why?
It needs professional organisation, segregated from political influence, and able to create economies of scale by working with other councils. (NB: provide it does not result in privatisation of water management, at any time).
Yes
Why?
Climate-related events are already happening, & central government has already indicated it will be funding less recovery. We need to adapt (& mitigate) - plan/act/invest/regulate now, to avoid even large costs in the future.
No
Why?
1. Too expensive, in tough economic times. 2. Not NPDC's role (vs local sports groups + central government funding) 3. More could have been done with smaller, decentralised/localised sports facilities, & existing sports.
Yes
Why?
I cannot imagine a future without more active & public transport. It will happen, like in the rest of the world. It benefits people's health, finances, & the environment. Locate where most value for money, & using locally appropriate techniques.
Keep
Why?
* Respect Te Tiriti of Waitangi * Facilitates democratic participation of a minority. * Benefits all - indigenous knowledge at the table.
*Support local entrepreneurs, via Venture Taranaki. *Develop sustainable tourism, leveraging our fantastic natural resources. *Work with mana whenua - cultural appropriate Te Ao Māori experiences (carving, site visits).
1. Ensure value-for-money, financial expertise & rigour brought to all decisions, but with a long-term focus on infrastructure, climate adaptation, re-localisation of services, etc. 2. Bring heart to all decisions - most vulnerable, minorities.
