Striving to become an Accessible Lifestyle Capital for all people, I draw inspiration from Henry Ford's words: 'If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got.'
The Long-Term Plan 2027-2037 offers a crucial opportunity for bold change. Advocating for a paradigm shift towards Consolidation and Efficiencies, my campaign focuses on manageable policies to curb general rate increases to single digits at an average 6-7% over the next decade.
I commit to a Moratorium on Non-Critical Capital Investments from 2027-2037, savings of $100 million from 2025-2035, restructuring NPDC Committees, ensuring Project Efficiency and Delivery within budget and on time, and exploring a Unitary Authority model to achieve Regional Efficiencies.
By managing contractors effectively, repaying debt strategically, and engaging communities, we pave the way for an accessible, inclusive, and affordable future. Let's embrace this change together with courage and conviction for a brighter tomorrow.
Yes
What?
Lead the LTP 27-37 activity funding review inclusive of the Govett Brewster/Len Lye Centre, Puke Ariki Libraries, Puke Ariki Museum , Stadium Taranaki, TSB Stadium, Brooklands Zoo which will include a cost benefit analysis to our wider district.
Yes
What?
Lead renewable energy’s - council-lead/private ventures – wind/solar. Proactive engagement with Venture Taranaki, Taranaki Councils, Central Government and key organisations to enable prioritised economic development as per Tapuae Roa Action Plan.
No
Why?
NPDC committed 3 years of seed funded for running costs to support the YMCA to establish a shelter. Team NPDC now need to be proactive, advocate to Central Government/Local Social Services to fund future Intergenerational operational costs.
Yes
Why?
Yes however my intergenerational visionary preference is a Taranaki Regional Water Services Controlled Organisation that provides long term regional efficiencies. Providing water services in silos is unproductive and is not the future.
Yes
Why?
Climate change is real and we have a responsibility to enable a climate-resilient future for our children. My focus is the 14 historic landfills identified as high risk with Waitara’s Battiscombe Tce being my key focus for remediation.
Yes
Why?
Evidenced research indicated that the TACH is needed to support exponential long term recreational growth. Intergenerational hindsight will validate that the investment and return on this asset via national and local usage was prudent.
Yes
Why?
Yes but with much caution, better planning and community engagement . I am not anti-cyclist. I did not vote in support of the DSW/SR cycleway corridor solely based on my extensive experience in Emergency Services. Use it or lose it.
Keep
Why?
LGA 2002 lays a statutory foundation for recognising Te Tiriti o Waitangi that require councils to maintain and improve opportunities for Manawhenua to contribute towards council decision-making processes . Our Māori ward is one way to achieve this.
Proactively promote TACH and Stadium Taranaki as local, national and international recreational and entertainment venues. Be loud and proud that all NPDC venues are open for business, hospitality and accommodation that are second to none.
Achieve accessible flexible balanced rate increases by curbing rises to single figures at an average of 6 -7% across LTP 27-37 Lead the LTP 27-37 renewals individual projects OPEX CAPEX to ensure prudence delivery on time and within budgets