We moved to New Plymouth in 1977 when my father started on Radio Taranaki. Having grown up here I moved away to build a career in Sales, marketing and management.
I am married to my wife Melanie and together we raised our son who in now in the NZ Army.
My wife and I moved back home about 3 years ago after running successful businesses and now I manage a local retail store.
I was disappointed at what NP had become. I believe with my business acumen and a good selection of councillors we can turn this town around.
Get Back to Basics (Waste, Water and infrastructure), get spending under control and then we can look forward to other nice to haves.
Vote Craig Tonkin for council.
No
There are more important areas where we can cut spend other than services.
Yes
This is a hard one. The council needs to promote growth within our province but where do we find it? This is what needs to be looked at.
Yes
We need to be harder on those who don't want the help.
No
This will see an increase in rates.
No
This is difficult as throwing money at it won't make it go away.
Decline to answer
It's been done now so we can't change it. We need to look forward and solve other problems.
No
These have proven not to be effective. If we build separate cycle ways then they can't be on the road.
Decline to answer
This is something I haven't decided on yet.
By promoting what we have and looking into other possibilities.
Reduce wasteful spending Get council to focus on basics. Water, infrastructure and roading/reserves.
