Waimarino Ward council candidates:

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 13, Issue 606, 3 October 1995, Page 11

Waimarino Ward council candidates:

Justine Adams

Justine works as a partner on a sheep and beef farm in Ohakune. Sheis "39ish". She has a degree in science and is at present doing a postgraduate diploma in Resource and Environmental Economics including Local

Government Management. She was raised in Wellington and has worked here and overseas in forestry, tourism and exportrelated industry. Her interests include running, mountain biking, skiing, gardening and reading. She is secretary of the Waimarino Community Health Group and secretary of the Waimarino Health Task Force. She is concerned with excellence in public facilities with their civic pride spinoffs. She was instrumental in getting all unsafe public playground equipment in the area removed. "In health services, for every two hands there seem to be three corks to hold under the water; the retention of localised services is a responsibility of us all. We can influence this direction now through our submissions to the CRHA." Only 15 per cent of candidates for these elections are female let alone their ethnicicity. She feels a more representative voice on issue resolving is preferred and should be addressed. Justine applauds Kerry Harding for standing again for the Waiouru Community Board with her (quoted) views: "The Community Board is a farce. .. they ( the council ) don't listen to us." "This is not an isolated view and should be acted on by the community and council." As a member of the council' s Recycling and Waste Reduction Working Party she wants a good recycling scheme set up, bearing in mind over 65 per cent of local bodies are directly involved in recycling. She has encountered "endless bureaucratic obstacles" and she feels she could effect change more on council. Never one to be pushed about, Justine would bring good analytical skills to this position and is "quick to be a terrier when needed". John Compton In all instances John seeks the best value for rated money for ratepayers and residents. John states that he has several schemes to follow up in continuing to represent the Waimarino inter-' ests. These are: Total Quality Management principles for both RDC and RCL; roading concerns (both urban and rural) especially in improving the system of maintenance management and safety issues; ensuring the water and sewerage reticulation system is upgraded in a systematic way and to further develop the 'Mainstreet' concepts. Another primary concern he has is to amend some anomalies contained within the rating structure especially via the policy inputs to the annual plan preparation. Having represented the Waimarino people over the last 15 years John sees his expertise in obtaining or trying to obtain for them the best deal and value for money is of primary importance. He states that: "it is not just in setting policy, but being out and about and actively pursuing the community' s interests, needs and wants." John believes the economic prosperity of the Waimarino is enhanced with the developments in agriculture, forestry, tourism and retailing. He wants to see this momentum of development continue. He states: "If my efforts as a Councillor contribute to this development then it's Waimarino first, Waimarino second and Waimarino third. I intend to continue backing the Waimarino as the principal ward to the Ruapehu District Council". Ellen Gould Family: Three married daughters, seven grandchildren. Employment: Principal, Ohakune Primary School. Local Government Experience: A member of the former Ohakune Borough Council and Waimarino District Council. She has served on the Ruapehu District Council sinceits formationin 1989. Currently a member of the civil defence and mar-

keting committees of council. Community involvement: management council of REAP (Ruapehu), secretary of the Ruapehu princi pal ' s association, convenor of Ohakune Art Awards. Having been a

member of the District Council for two terms I would like the opportunity to continue to represent the Waimarino Ward. I have always had a particular interest in the welfare of families and the elderly. Many of my friends live on country roads and presently I do not visit them because I do not have the driving skills necessary to safely negotiate these roads ! Our roading network is a top priority as far as I am concerned. With the rapid development now taking place in the Waimarino, particularly Ohakune, I believe it is essential the people of this district have strong representation on the Council. I would like to thank the people of the Waimarino who have supported me in the past and ask that they allow me to serve them for another term. Bob Peck, Waimarino Ward Bob Peck is also standing for mayor and his profile was published in the Bulletin, 26 September. Gary Rawnsley I am 5 1 years old and operate a hunting estate in the Ruatiti Valley with my wife Barbara. We have been married for 30 years and have two sons in their mid 20' s. I was the managing director of a glass company for 20 years before moving to the Ruapehu region eight years ago. I have been a Rotarian for 19 years and at present I am a member of the Raetihi/

Ohakune club. I have a keen interest in hunting and related issues as well as photography, gardening and family life. My concerns in the community are: community health and facilities; home security; improving rural roads; landown-

ers rights; accountability of ratepayers' money. I am an independent and I am not afraid of hard work or accountability when the going gets tough the ratepayer must come first.