 East Ward candidate profiles - Hamilton City Council
Allen, Possum |
Warren "Possum" Allen is Hamilton born and raised. He attended Insoll Avenue Primary School, Fairfield Intermediate and Fairfield College.
Now managing director of a successful arboriculture company Tree Power Limited, Possum engages in business with other key firms and public service providers. He has worked as maintenance assistant at Trustbank Waikato, labourer and machine operator at Winstone and line mechanic at WEL Energy before forming his own company.
Possum has also graduated from courses at the Wananga o Aotearoa and Business Education Services.
Possum has facilitated a men's violence intervention programme and is often invited to deliver motivational speeches to schools and community groups. He is an iconic supporter of Waikato Rugby and community events such as the walking bus.
As father and grandfather, Possum supports safe, respectful environments and wellbeing for families and communities. He enjoys creating positive opportunities and prosperity for others. |
Bell, Daphne
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East Ward councillor, chair of council's Community and Leisure Committee.
Passionate about our community with twelve years as a community development advisor for Hamilton City Council and five years with Trust Waikato.
Committed to celebrating, linking and strengthening Hamilton's diverse ethnic communities; and supporting innovative projects that will grow our vibrant arts scene.
Contributing to this council's new direction for the city, bringing better long-term planning and people-friendly urban design.
Advocate for a more sustainable city to address climate change and promoting the active transport options: cycling and walking.
Services to the community recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours 2004: Member of the NZ Order of Merit.
Continuing to serve the community as a trustee of Social Services Waikato, Hamilton Community Arts Council, He Puawai Teen Parent Unit, Ethnic NZ Trust, Norah Howell Trust and Living Streets Aotearoa; JP, marriage and civil union celebrant.
daphne.bell@council.hcc.govt.nz
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Bos, Peter |
Peter Bos first stood for Council in 1998 promising "straight-talk, hard work".
He fought against allowing brothels in the community. He backed the Waikato Stadium when the going was tough.
For the past three years Peter has served on the following committees: Community & Leisure, Finance & Audit and is a Deputy Chair of Statutory Management.
He has been deeply involved in the Rangiriri Project, to restore this vessel to remind us of our city heritage.
He was instrumental and guided our recent ANZAC Day Menin Gate project by bringing the Belgium buglers and their mayor to Hamilton on this memorable occasion.
Peter has lived in the East Ward for 29 years, is married to Jan with three sons aged 21 to 31.
He has a record of getting things done and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for community groups.
Support Peter for another three years of "straight-talk, hard-work". |
Bushell, Rex
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I am the owner/manager of a successful and upmarket central city café which I started two years ago and enjoy interaction with a wide range of people on a daily basis. Prior to working in the hospitality industry I was involved in a small family subdivision and some spec house projects.
Over the years I have learnt a lot about how our city works. Councillors need to exercise leadership in working with other agencies and are required to recognise and consider the views of all residents when making decisions. In making decisions they must have an open mind with no bias. Being a councillor is a governance role. It is about balancing views, resources and needs, and making decisions that are best for the community.
I am up to this role and ask that you vote me onto the team. |
Chesterman, Gordon
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I have worked hard representing you on council and ask for your vote as mayor or councillor.
I'm chairman of council's City Development Committee and serve on Transport, Community and Leisure, Events, Contracts and Parking.
I'm proud to be part of a very successful council team.
Hamilton is now widely acknowledged as a city on the move.
I've advocated for better buildings, heritage protection, urban design, tighter controls on ugly blocks of flats, and property owners rights.
I've opposed neighbourhood brothels, supported arts and culture, sporting and other community projects such as the hydrotherapy pool.
I'm chairman of Waikato Institute of Technology and a community elected member of the Waikato District Health Board.
I've been a board member of Hamilton International Airport, Waikato Rugby Union, Chamber of Commerce, Radio Tainui and New Zealand president of the Public Relations Institute.
Your vote ensures proven leadership, council experience and community commitment. |
Dickson, Matiu
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I offer a different and new perspective with proven leadership skills and experience in local government. I am passionate about Hamilton and its potential as a vibrant urban centre.
Senior lecturer in law at the University of Waikato for 12 years, I want to promote Hamilton as a global centre for tertiary study and excellence.
As chairman of the Hillcrest High School board of trustees, I support initiatives for young people to flourish in the city.
Present chairman of the Kirikiriroa Maori Urban Authority for seven years and member of various government bodies advising on the Public Works Act and to the Pharmac board.
Past member of the inaugural Tauranga District Council where I chaired the Planning Committee. I offer my extensive experience in local government.
I want what is best for Hamilton and will work as a councillor to achieve this goal. |
Gielen, Jack
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I'm a Republican spokesperson for mental health and suicide prevention and am experienced in governance and administration. I host a community radio programme called Bloke Power and operate as a trainer/educator/entertainer. I am a family support advocate and have an involvement with the Patient's Rights Advocacy Board and have a spiritual role as a pastor counsellor.
We'll promote direct democracy encouraging binding national and local referenda.
Promote local government accountability and responsibility.
Support Hamilton City Council's Older Person's Policy.
Support local councils to focus on essential services and facilities to meet community needs.
Promote the peaceful coexistence of all people and cultures.
Lobby and strive for rates for services.
Preserve landmarks and places of historical value.
Encourage voting and community participation in Hamilton's future providing forums for discussion and open debate on pertinent issues.
Create healthier communities encouraging family values, youth advocacy focusing on people equity.
Telephone 848 1833, nzspt@clear.net.nz |
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Hennebry, Roger
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Re-elect Roger Hennebry.
I have enjoyed meeting many of you and working on your behalf during two terms on council.
I am a member of both Statutory and City Development committees and fully support progression of future urban and city design.
As Chairman of Finance and Audit, and Contracts committees I have been outspoken on the city's growing debt.
Council's ambitious 10 year vision will require prudent financial management and rigorous planning.
City ratepayers face $1 billion in capital works and $546 million debt in nine years time - without spending another penny.
Hamilton must grow affordably; I am aware you the people are the city's most important asset.
I am asking for two votes:
One to re-elect me as your councillor for another term, and a second for me as your mayor.
Let's make a progressive Hamilton affordable for everyone as we take our city into the future. |
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Landman, Jane
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I am standing for our heritage, our environment, our community.
My vision is for a city that protects and is proud of its heritage, one that embraces sustainability and protects its environment and one that cares for its people, including its most vulnerable citizens. I believe that council has a lot of work to do in these areas and I would like to be instrumental in seeing that happen.
My working background has been in education, administration and community. I have a degree in English and psychology B.Soc.Sci, an honours degree in psychology and a diploma in secondary teaching. For six years I have been the coordinator of Waimarie:Hamilton East Community House which involves everything from project management, accounts, funding, personnel, networking, counselling to washing tea towels.
I can be contacted at janelandman@yahoo.co.nz or phoning 858 3453 (work) or 856 7045 (res). |
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Mahood, Pippa |
City councillor since 1986 – currently deputy mayor.
Hospice Waikato - trustee since 1981.
Elected Waikato District Health Board member – for the last three years.
I have enjoyed being part of a stable, committed council that has made real strides for the first time in a decade.
Through council's steady effective leadership, the city has gained respect as progressive and innovative, from both our community and government alike.
I seek your support again, to allow me to continue the unfinished business that has been progressed during the last three years, furthering Hamilton's development as one of New Zealand's foremost cities.
With sensible, reasoned debate, the next council can build on Hamilton's growing maturity; relish and promote our successes; manage sustainable growth and celebrate our diverse community.
I am passionate about Hamilton, and am considered caring, thoughtful, balanced in approach and knowledgeable by my peers in the community. |
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Mooney, Joseph
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This is a city with huge potential, with a very diverse, young and fast growing population. Everyone of all ages, races, beliefs, talents and education have got a lot to offer to this city, and I want to facilitate ways to harness this potential.
I'm 28 years old studying law and I've come to realise that law is the social DNA of humanity, and everyone in society is like blood in the human body, politics being the heart pumping blood around the social body. A strong, healthy heart makes a strong, healthy body and a strong, healthy council makes a strong healthy Hamilton city.
To use a racecar analogy, Hamilton has a very powerful engine in its people and its infrastructure and is rearing to go, but it needs great drivers to steer it into the future. I'll be one of those drivers.
Hamilton - city of the future
www.futurehamilton.com |
Orgad, Sehai |
I will bring a new voice and fresh perspective to the council table. I am passionate about Hamilton and want to contribute to our community by being a councillor whom people can identify with and approach to talk about the issues that affect them.
I am currently serving my second term as President of Waikato Students' Union and completing my Masters in Management Studies.
My generation needs to contribute to the society in which we live and I would like the opportunity to do so. We need to be represented at the top table in Hamilton to keep everyone's hopes and visions alive.
I believe that we need to care for and look after each other, providing a stable, enjoyable, active environment for the development of our futures. The challenge is to instil a sense of ownership of the city within the community
Phone: 855 4301 sehai.orgad@gmail.com www.sehaiorgad.co.nz |
Saunders, Glenda
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I have now completed my first term as an independent city councillor. With commonsense, integrity, teamwork, smart decision-making, we recently gained the highest public ratings for elected members ever. I seek re-election to continue the momentum. I have local government knowledge and enjoy public engagement. My strong business and governance background provides me with the skills to prudently manage rates and city debt. Particular interests are; city safety, sustainable urban design, traffic management, district plan improvements, development of Claudelands and city central upgrade plans, Youth and Arts. I serve on City Development, Traffic and Statutory Management committees. Subcommittee memberships include Passenger Transport, Contracts, CEO review panel. I chair Traffic Calming sub-committee, Keep Hamilton Beautiful Trust and Taiohi Toa Trust. I am married to Steven, have five children. Proud to call Hamilton home, I am committed to working hard for a vibrant city.
Glenda M Saunders
Home: 839 7165
Mobile: 021 733 191 |
Yates, Dianne
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Dianne Yates, a born and bred fourth generation Hamiltonian, believes that we must plan with long-term vision for the future of our city, preserve what is valuable in our heritage, housing and buildings and we must promote change for the benefit of families today.
Dianne Yates, an experienced and trustworthy politician, responsibly represents and advocates for individual and collective rights and issues. She delivers on promises, follows up issues, weighs the balances, ensures feedback and is accountable.
Dianne Yates is committed to improving the quality of life in Hamilton through improved public services, infrastructural facilities, roads, highways, and environmental sustainability.
Dianne Yates believes Hamilton must build on locational strength, its diverse people and cultures. Hamilton must be the best cow town, with the best Fieldays, best agricultural science and innovation. Hamiltonians must also have the best access to education, sport and arts, along with positive business and employment opportunities.
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