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Angus CATHCART
Candidate for Waitākere Ranges Local Board
WestWards
Candidate statement
I am standing because I bring 35 years of experience as a Certifying Drainlayer, licenced builder, and dedicated beekeeper. I'm passionate about our environment and proud resident of the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges. If elected I shall bring my extensive drainage and building experience to ensure maintenance, and upgrading of our infrastructure is kept up to date. We have all seen the damage to homes and property caused by the anniversary floods. For the future I believe the Local Board must give special attention to storm water maintenance to protect our homes and roadways. I understand that every ratepayer's dollar is hard-earned. We need to be transparent about where money is being spent. Focusing on essential services rather than wasting resources on vanity projects and ineffective speed bumps. I am committed to working hard for our community and ensuring that our infrastructure meets the need of all residents.
Why I want to be elected
As part of the Westwards Team I bring a practical approach to insure that our storm water drains, roads , footpaths and rubbish are maintained to the highest standard .Speed bumps in the Glen Eden Town centre redesigned to work ,not to cause damage to vehicles and work to the intended design .
My key skills and qualities
Have over 35 years knowledge of both drainage and building as being a qualified certifying drain layer and licensed building practitioner.Also a deep knowledge of our local environment having lived and worked in the Waitakere foothills and Ranges. Have been a hobby beekeeper for over 20 years looking after local pollination.
My top three key issues
Westwards are focused on Maintenance of our roads and footpaths. Maintenance of our storm water drainage. Ensuring that long term maintenance plans are designed and working in our special Waitakere Ranges environment.
My position on key topics
Transport
Making sure that a long term maintenance plan in designed for our special Waitakere Ranges environment
Water
Having over 35 years experience of both private and Public Storm and waste water water drainage want to see that the highest standards are put in place and Maintained
Built environment
Must put better controls of housing that the more roofs and concrete will cause more intense flow of storm water in the lower parts of of our City . Not hard to see from the impact from the last major storm event .
Natural environment
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Community
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Economic and cultural development
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Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori
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