A strong independent voice for you on local and district issues

I'm standing for re-election as your Tamahere-Woodlands councillor to continue to serve your interests on the Waikato District Council. I bring the experience, energy and commitment you need in a fast-changing environment, with more local government reform ahead.

I stand as an independent and my record shows I am a respected voice representing you on the Council to achieve good outcomes.

I have worked hard for all seven communities in Tamahere-Woodlands and regularly attend meetings in all communities to report to you about Council and to hear your views.

I support a vision of liveable, thriving and connected communities and will continue to work to:

• Advance aspirations expressed by communities in your own local plans

• Bring general rates rises down to 3% and less, as budgeted, starting next year

• Manage core services efficiently including roading (7th longest local network in NZ) and infrastructure

• Manage the implementation of upcoming Government reform in resource management

• Continue to work to ensure the communities and people I represent are informed and can engage meaningfully with the Council when it’s important to you

• Develop genuine, transparent dialogue to ensure that Council decisions are democratically driven.

  
  

Council milestones in the last three years - watch the video:

• Conducted major reviews of our solid waste services, animal control services, and roading contracts (signing new ones) to ensure cost-effective service delivery

• 4.25% general rates rise this year is 2nd lowest in the Waikato region as per Taxpayers’ Union report

• Established a Waters company with Hamilton City to secure economies of scale

• Completed two major waste-water plant upgrades, keeping debt below our debt cap

• Retained AA+ credit rating (one of only five NZ councils rated at this high level)

• Resolved 75% of appeals to District Plan bringing DP review close to completion

• Appointed a new chief executive

Local milestones in the last three years - watch the video:

• Local blueprint updates formally adopted (Tamahere, Matangi, Tauwhare, Gordonton)

• Telephone Rd rail crossing re-opened (after broad advocacy with KiwiRail, NZTA and Government MPs)

• Trial bus service to link Tamahere, Matangi, Tauwhare Pa to city in collaboration with Regional Council

• Developed/developing local community response plans (for civil defence)

• Built footpaths and/or crossings for school children safety (Tamahere, Gordonton, Tauwhare)

• Agreement with Tamahere Mangaone Restoration Trust for gully restoration development

• Plans in progress for playground or recreation spaces (Gordonton, Matangi, Tauwhare Pa, Tamahere)

Authorised by:

Crystal Beavis, mob 0275 957 927, email