Waimarino District election '88

Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue 234, 8 March 1988, Page 7

Waimarino District election '88

We asked some extra questions of the candidates for mayor of the new Waimarino District Council. The answers from four of the candidates follow:

What is your idea of 'district' in terms of the Waimarino? HEINOLD: Raetihi and Ohakune Boroughs, Waimarino County and hopefully in the future the community of Waiouru. WORKMAN: We are already a district with many service and sports clubs encompassing the Waimarino. There will always be parochial interests, that can be good. TURNER: The combination of places and people united to obtain better services at a fairer cost. BERRY: People, within defined boundaries.

How do you perceive the role as mayor of the Waimarino District Council? HEINOLD: The leader and spokesman for the Council, to liaise between the council and staff and to be the promoter of the region outside the area. WORKMAN: As leader

of the team. Encouraging council to operate united and effectively. TURNER: As an unbiased chairman able to defuse potentially explosive situations. In control. To unite councillors and make council work to keep public aware of decisions and reasons. BERRY: To lead a council without parochialism. Serving the people of the district, bal-

ancing urban and rural needs. To act as a ratepayers' trustee. To serve with honour and dignity. What plans do you have for uniting the components of this region into a district? HEINOLD: By making each of the components aware of the problems in other areas. WORK-

MAN: Being seen to be unbiased. Actively participating in combined Waimarino committees such as the Health Watch and Ruapehu South Business committees. TURNER: To ensure councillors are aware they are obliged to view council as a whole, that people are aware we are a district and our goal is a better place to live. BERRY: To finish the re-organ i sation scheme. To establish and lead a Waimarino District Council that is united

without parochialism - encourage a fair deal for all. To try and fulfill the requirements of the amalgamation at minimum cost. To encourage the best use of staff. Do you foresee any problems in uniting the components of the region? HEINOLD: No, provided the council looks rationally at the problems of each area and treats it fairly. WORKMAN: No. There will always be underlying parochialism but won't cause friction or concern. TURNER: Yes initially. Should be overcome in time if the council and public give amalgamation their full support. BERRY: Yes. We have to break down parochialism. We must establish a cost-benefit operation. How will you balance the parochial concerns of your separate ward councillors? HEINOLD: By convincing them that we are

no longer three separate local bodies. WORKMAN: By encouraging tolerance. Different points of view should be debated before decision. Majority rules. TURNER: By giving each councillor a fair hearing, debating important issues. Will expeot compromise when required. BERRY: By being fair. To give consideration to differing needs and requirements. How will you represent the WDC outside the area? HEINOLD: By promoting the region as a better place to live, with a slower lifestyle. By being the public relations person and informing people about the Waimarino. WORKMAN: On United Council, No 8 District Roads Council, Area Zone meetings, representing council at functions outside the area. TURNER: With integrity. BERRY: In a responsible manner. With dignity and honour.