Takena - Waipā Council

03/10/2022

This week is the final week for voting and as at 3 October 2022 only 10% of our Maori eligible voters have voted, the support has been awesome but voting numbers are low, today is the last day to send your votes away so lets get those votes in today txt or ring a friend or whanau member and ask if they have voted.

20/09/2022

Met with one of our Mayoral candidates today Chris Woodhams great korero where progress for the Waipa District was at the forefront of our discussions, and by in large a number of our values and visions for our rohe align. I invite you to check out his page and see if his policies align with your own.

Chris Woodhams, Waipa Mayoral Candidate is a progressive and open-door-to-business local leader.

18/09/2022

Morena whanau you should have received your voting packs and a booklet containing a snippet of your candidates. Once you have made your selections your vote paper must be enclosed in the envelope as below and posted no later than 4 October 2022. If you haven’t received your voting papers yet you can call into the Waipa District Council or call them on 0800WAIPADC(0800924723) look forward to seeing you tonight if you are attending the meet the candidates tonight.

16/09/2022

Tena koutou katoa the tautoko and support has been absolutely overwhelming and I mihi to you all.

Remember whanau you must vote, even if it isn’t for me. Support for the Maori Ward is our goal and by voting you are promoting the need for a Maori voice in our rohe.

If you are unsure about who to vote for, then I invite you to meet your Waipa Council Maori Ward candidates on Monday 19 September 2022.

Kia pai o koutou whakataa me manaaki koutou i a koutou.

14/09/2022

Kia ora whanau in the coming days you should receive your voting packs.

Voting opens on Friday, 16 September 2022 and closes on Saturday, 8 October 2022 at 12.00pm. When sending your voting papers in you should probably get these away by 4 October 2022, to ensure they arrive before the closing date.

If you are voting for a Māori Ward, you must be enrolled on the Māori Roll, so click the link below to check:
https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/enrol-or-update-online/

If you do not receive your voting packs by next week, please contact Waipa District Council and ask if you are able to collect your documents from Council.

Postal voting
On 16 September you should receive your voting documents, which you will need to fill out and return as indicated. Postal voting closes at noon on Saturday 8 October 2022

Enrol to vote or check and update your enrolment details. Get ready to have your say in New Zealand’s elections and referendums.

19/08/2022

'Passionate and driven by things that truly matter'

Born and raised in Kihikihi, proud father of 3 tamariki and partner to a great wahine. A commercial Lawyer, having worked in Hamilton and the King Country, I decided to open my own practice in Te Awamutu, Stirling Legal.

My whānau instilled strong values and a hard work ethic, where being genuine and straight to the point was not out of the ordinary.

Waipā Council Māori Ward

Motivated by progress, I am passionate and driven by the things that truly matter.

I’m inspired by the opportunity the Māori Ward presents, striking a balance between diverse ideas and decisions, inspired by a Māori worldview.

With the exponential growth of our rohe/district expected in the next few years, I strongly believe that a Māori perspective is required to ensure positive and strong growth.

Why you should vote for me?

I have seen first-hand, the challenges met by our whanau/families, Māori, business owners, farmers and our locals, giving me the confidence to make practical and informed decisions for our rohe.

As a trustee on the Pūniu River Care Board, and Chairperson on our local Wharekura, I have a great appreciation for the hard work, in our local environment and education space.

Finding common ground between what is best for our rohe and progress is a challenge, and I believe I have the necessary technical skills, appreciation for te Ao Māori, and compassion for people in general to get the job done.

19/08/2022

He mokopuna tēnei o Te Whānau-a-Apanui me Tūhoe, e karanga nei ki a koutou, mo tēnei kaupapa whakahirahira.

Kua whiua taku pōtae i roto i te rīngi mo te whiwhi tunga nei ki te Waipā Māori Ward o te Kaunihera o Waipā.

I whanau mai i te rohe nei, i tipu ake ahau i te rohe nei aa ko tenei te rohe kainga taku. He whāngai ano o ngā hapū maha o tenei rohe.

Kia ora, ko Takena Stirling ahau, he kai tono mo te Waipā Council Elections 2022 - Māori Ward.

Kia ora my name is Takena Stirling and I am a candidate for the Waipā Council Elections 2022 - Māori Ward

19/08/2022

How to vote
Voting opens on Friday, 16 September 2022 and closes on Saturday, 8 October 2022 at 12.00pm.

If you are voting for a Māori Ward, you must be enrolled on the Māori Roll, so click the link below to check:
https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/enrol-or-update-online/

Postal voting
On 16 September you should receive your voting documents, which you will need to fill out and return as indicated. Postal voting closes at noon on Saturday 8 October 2022

Enrol to vote or check and update your enrolment details. Get ready to have your say in New Zealand’s elections and referendums.