Mauao/Mount Maunganui General Ward candidates

Hughes, Heidi 

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My principal place of residence is in the Mauao/Mount Maunganui General Ward area.

Do you seek a councillor with integrity, who is future focussed, will listen and champion what matters most to you in our Mount community? I will advocate for better transport, our local clubs and amenities, the arts, nature and air quality.

I will push for sustainable city design that avoids cheap infill housing and urban sprawl, yet enables housing choice for people struggling to find a home.

I will help build a council that genuinely works together, values collaboration, transparency, respect and accountability.

I have a postgrad in Sustainable Practice, have been a small business owner and am on the board of two community trusts. I have experience working within the Tauranga Council system and know we can make it work better for all of us.

I believe I have the experience, financial acumen, and community focus to be your effective champion for the Mount ward and our awesome City.

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Mathieson, Garth

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My principal place of residence is in the Mauao/Mount Maunganui General Ward area.

I have lived in Mount Maunganui for 36 years and Tauranga for 2 years before that. I am a self-employed lawyer with 38 years of experience, 31 of those on my own account. I am a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal New Zealand Navy Volunteer Reserve and have completed two overseas operational deployments and multiple domestic and international military exercises. From 2003 to 2009 I was the Chairman of the Tauranga Millennium Track Trust that organised the construction of and raised the finance for the world class athletic track at the Tauranga Domain.

I am standing to represent community organisations, the glue that binds communities together and the ratepayers.

My vision is different than that of the Commissioners. I see Tauranga as a 21st century city of interconnected villages rather than a pre 21st century city with one CBD.

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Nichols, Teresa

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My principal place of residence is in the Mauao/Mount Maunganui General Ward area.

If you want a representative that will ask the questions you would ask, listen to voters, put policy above politics, seek accountability on all projects, then your vote for Nichols is a clear choice. Like you, I am vested. Democracy has returned along with a multitude of opportunities and challenges which are best addressed by a long-time resident.  It is a time that calls for clear policies, transparency, strong negotiation of contracts, fiscal accountability, and responsibility. Our community recognizes tenacious leadership, commitment and vetted experience is required to navigate the transition and to deliver a thriving future that the residents have chosen. The encouragement from the Mt. Maunganui community, businesses, neighbours and beyond to stand for council is humbling and the reason Nichols appears on your ballot.  

Your vote for Nichols is a vote for you. Insight-advisor.co.nz

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O'Neill, Michael

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My principal place of residence is in the Mauao/Mount Maunganui General Ward area.

My family has lived, loved and served Tauranga since the 1890's, with 12 years of prior elected service as a Councillor, Community Board Chair and President BOP Justices of the Peace, alongside current Chair of BOP Child Youth Mortality Review Committee, President MRRR and a lifetime commitment to Surf Lifesaving, I have the competencies and passion to represent this Ward.

A key business principle is to take your stakeholders with you, yet Ratepayers are not feeling ownership or inclusiveness in Council business, in particular debt levels. I have worked hard representing the Mount Community, attending local Council sponsored workshops, and passionately advocating for Mount interests, Coastal Pathway, Mount reinstatement. I understand the issues facing this Ward, Links Ave, flood mitigation, Totara Street Hewletts Road congestion, air quality. I'll champion the local voice through forward thinking, inclusive, socially cohesive, commonsense governance and empower communities to be representatives of their place.

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Pointon, Jacqueline

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Phone: 0274373225
Email: voteforjacqueline_mountmaunganui@pointonhouse.co.nz

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My principal place of residence is in the Mauao/Mount Maunganui General Ward area.

Jacqueline Pointon is a candidate for the Tauranga City Council representing the Mauao/Mount Maunganui ward. With extensive experience in intergovernmental, central, and local government roles, Jacqueline brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in public service.

Currently a consultant for NGOs, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by our community. Jacqueline is passionate about serving the local Mauao/Mount Maunganui residents and is committed to improving outcomes for all communities within the ward. Her strategic vision includes enhancing safety and resilience against coastal hazards, improving transportation links, and fostering sustainable growth in tourism.

Jacqueline's approach is rooted in active engagement, transparency, and inclusivity, ensuring that every voice is valued. Make your voice heard, vote for Jacqueline Pointon to bring impactful, and effective leadership to Mount Maunganui.

Together, we can build a vibrant, resilient, and connected community.
BA, LLB Auckland; Minds Otago

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Scoular, Jen

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My principal place of residence is in the Mauao/Mount Maunganui General Ward area.

Jen Scoular put avocados on the map as CEO of New Zealand Avocado, taking the industry from $82m to $231m in her 12 year tenure.

Jen makes things happen to benefit communities economically, and offers energised, inclusive and experienced leadership. She loves the soul and heartbeat of the Mount and will listen to people's needs and aspirations for their community.

As a Chartered Accountant and ex-Treasurer of Zespri, she takes money management seriously, and would expect the working council to plan and execute well, with accountability to deliver value to Tauranga ratepayers. Her advocacy and negotiation
skills were honed during a diplomatic post for New Zealand in Germany. She will inspire genuine change and progress, and commit her energy to build the best city in New Zealand to live, work and play.

Jen lives in and loves the Mount, enjoying the city, beach and lifestyle.
Vote 1 Jen Scoular.

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Stanley, Peter Douglas

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Phone: 075741962

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My principal place of residence is in the Mauao/Mount Maunganui General Ward area.

I was employed in Maritime Logistics, for both National and International Companies, and have resided in Mount Maunganui since late 1969.

As a long standing resident and ratepayer, I know the financial pressure imposed on property owners, to meet the ever increasing rating demands. Since 1989, when Mount Maunganui, ceased to be an independent borough, some eight hundred million dollars, have been collected, from Mount Maunganui residential rate payers.

Only a fraction of that amount, has been spent, to improve the residential streets, we still have uncompleted foot paths, while many others, are broken, and in need of replacement.

Much of residential Mount Maunganui, still has above ground power poles, while the supply feed, to homes is underground. If elected I will work hard on behalf of the mount residents, to insure council, concentrates on the core services, they must legally provide.

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