{"id":519,"date":"2022-07-10T23:46:59","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T23:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsintheballot.nz\/?p=519"},"modified":"2022-09-10T23:30:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-10T23:30:25","slug":"poneke-wellington-constituency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsintheballot.nz\/index.php\/2022\/07\/10\/poneke-wellington-constituency\/","title":{"rendered":"P\u014dneke Wellington Constituency"},"content":{"rendered":"

P\u014dneke Wellington Constituency Ward for Councilor \u2013 5 Position<\/h1>\n

Location where the Show is being Filmed \u2013\u00a0St Marks School Chapel<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Date of the show \u2013 Monday 12th September 2022<\/p>\n

Times to arrive \u2013 Audience Members arrive by 630pm<\/p>\n

Broadcast Time \u2013 7pm to 9pm<\/p>\n

Books your tickets\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n

Submit your questions\u00a0here\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 We will select the best questions for the show\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Candidates who are Standing<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Standing here – Register your attendance here\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Daran Ponter<\/h4>\n

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Confirmed attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong><\/pre>\n
Website - \r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Vote1ForDaranPonter <\/a>\r\nTwitter - https:\/\/twitter.com\/DaranPonter<\/a>\r\nInstagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/daranponter\/<\/a>\r\nEmail - daran.ponter@xtra.co.nz<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/pre>\n
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Roger Blakely<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Thomas Nash<\/span><\/h4>\n
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\r\nConfirmed attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong>\r\nWebsite - https:\/\/www.thomasnash.nz\/<\/a>\r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tnashnz<\/a>\r\nTwitter - https:\/\/twitter.com\/nashthomas<\/a>\r\nInstagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tnashnz\/<\/a>\r\nEmail - thomas.nash.nz@gmail.com \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
Glenda Hughes<\/span><\/h4>\n
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\r\nConfirmed attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong>\r\nWebsite - \r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/glenda4grwc<\/a>\r\nTwitter - https:\/\/twitter.com\/glenda_hughes<\/a>\r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - glenda@glendahughes.co.nz<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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Yadana Saw<\/h4>\n
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Confirmed Attending It's in the Ballot in Person<\/b>\r\nWebsite - https:\/\/www.yadanasaw.com\/<\/a>\r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/yadanajsaw<\/a>\r\nTwitter - https:\/\/twitter.com\/yadananana<\/a>\r\nInstagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yadana_saw\/<\/a>\r\nEmail - yadanajsaw@gmail.com<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/pre>\n
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David Lee<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Confirmed attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong>\r\nWebsite - http:\/\/davidlee.org.nz\/<\/a>\r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/davidleeGWRC<\/a>\r\nTwitter - https:\/\/twitter.com\/davidleeNZ<\/a>\r\nInstagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/davidlee_nz\/<\/a>\r\nEmail - david@coupdetat.co.nz<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/pre>\n
Thomas Bryan<\/span><\/h4>\n
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\r\n\r\nConfirmed attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong>\r\nWebsite - \r\nFacebook - \r\nTwitter - \r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - tsbryan@outlook.co.nz<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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Simon Woolf<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Invited to appear on It's in the Ballot and awaiting conformations<\/strong>\r\nWebsite - http:\/\/www.simonwoolf.co.nz\/<\/a>\r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OnslowWestern<\/a>\r\nTwitter - \r\nInstagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/simon.woolf\/<\/a>\r\nEmail - simonwoolf@xtra.co.nz<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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Chris Calvi-Freeman<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Confirmed attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong>\r\nWebsite -\r\nFacebook - \r\nTwitter - https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisCalviFree<\/a>\r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - chris.calvifreeman@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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Leigh Catley<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Confirmed attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong>\r\nWebsite -\r\nFacebook - \r\nTwitter - \r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - leighcatley42@gmail.com<\/span><\/pre>\n
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Chris Montgomerie<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Confirmed attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong> \r\nWebsite - \r\nFacebook - \r\nTwitter - \r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - chrismontgomerienz@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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Questions that are in the Shows Boxes<\/h1>\n
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  1. As more farms are turned into pine forests how will that affect the requirement in the future for poplar poles to control erosion?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Greater Wellington Regional Council has recently considered bus fares. <\/span>\n
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    • Do you think bus fares should be free? And if so, when will you implement this?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • We all recently discovered that there was no oversight of the fluoridation programme and that our teeth had been rotting away on your watch. <\/span>\n
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      • What steps will you put in place to see sure this does not happen again?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • The GW council recently failed in its oversight of our fluoridation programme. <\/span>\n
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        • Will you subsidise or cover the cost of our dental treatment for the next 5 years to make up for this failing?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • I often want to take my bike on the train at weekends and public holidays but there are bus replacements which sometimes don\u2019t take bikes. <\/span>\n
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          • What will you do to ensure bikes can always be taken on public transport?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Climate change is one of our biggest threats. <\/span>\n
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            • What will you personally do to role model decarbonisation?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Regarding public transport, do you believe we should invest more or less relatively? <\/span>\n
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              • If so, how do you see us getting to the required level and if not, what other methods do you have for tackling congestion and air pollution?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • What are the best strategies to reduce flood risks?<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Wellington\u2019s water has been without fluoride for some time now. <\/span>\n
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                • What is your response to that?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • GWRC is reluctant to initiate Resource Management Act enforcement proceedings against other local authorities: for example Porirua City Council and its management of the wastewater network and the treatment plant. <\/span>\n
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                  • What can councillors do to make the enforcement regime more robust, and will be more achievable with Three Waters?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • Regional Council representatives have been absent from meetings. <\/span>\n
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                    • How will you be active for the community across the triennium?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                    • A councillor resigns 12 months before the next election. <\/span>\n
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                      • What would you propose for the vacancy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                      • What\u2019s your biggest priority for the next term, and how do you intend on delivering on that?<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • This year sees the start of\u00a0 Maori Wards.<\/span>\n
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                        • Do you believe this should be extended to the Regional Council?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                        • I cycle every day in Wellington (yes, even in the interesting weather). <\/span>\n
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                          • What will you do as a Regional Councillor to support me as I help you reduce congestion and fight climate change? Please be specific and address safety concerns of cyclists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                          • Did you attend the protest at Parliament in March and what are your thoughts on it now?<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • Did you agree with the Wellington City Council decision to require vaccine passes for entry to public rate payer supported facilities, despite no scientific reason to justify the policy?<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • Councils are being given roles and responsibilities from the Central Government coming from regulation and legislation. These are referred to as unfunded mandates.<\/span>\n
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                            • What is your opinion on the unfunded mandates from the Central Government?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                            • Should councils employ public relations teams?<\/span><\/li>\n
                            • Should the Regional Council be funding and helping to organise community events?<\/span><\/li>\n
                            • Do you think climate change should be the number one concern at the ballot box?<\/span><\/li>\n
                            • What are you going to do to ensure young people\u2019s voices are heard and actioned to keep our region vibrant and growing?<\/span><\/li>\n
                            • In your view is the Central Government overloading councils with regulation and legislation?<\/span><\/li>\n
                            • Would you bring in household food waste collection to stop this waste from going to landfill, and would you support the Regional Council establishing a joint approach alongside other joining city councils to do this?<\/span><\/li>\n
                            • Do you support the use of masks, especially indoors, particularly on our public transport as an important tool for keeping Covid at bay and others safe?<\/span><\/li>\n
                            • Do you agree that if there is a move to introduce volumetric charges for water for residents, it should only be introduced with the consent of the majority of voters?<\/span><\/li>\n
                            • How respectful is the relationship between the Central and Regional Governments?<\/span><\/li>\n
                            • What do you think will be the three biggest issues for the Regional Council in the next term (2022-2025)?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                              Hard Hitting Questions<\/span><\/h1>\n
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                              1. What is your position on the Three Waters Reform and why have you come to that position?<\/span><\/li>\n
                              2. There are currently provisions under Lets Get Wellington Moving for a Light Rail Network or Bus Rapid Transit. Which of these options would you prefer and why, and would you make a provision for an Eastern Suburbs branch from Newtown?<\/span><\/li>\n
                              3. Could you please share your thoughts on Covid-19 vaccination, and whether you have any affiliation with Voices for Freedom, Freedom Rights Coalition, or any other organisation involved in the occupation of parliament?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                Highlight Videos from the Night<\/h1>\n
                                More to come<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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