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Voting Instructions Page 3 to 5

Upper Hutt City CouncilMayorElecting the Mayor Page 6

Upper Hutt City CouncilCouncilElecting 10 Councillors Page 7

Hutt Mana Charitable TrustUpper HuttElecting 1 Trustee for Upper Hutt City Page 17

Hutt Valley District Health BoardElecting 7 Board Members Page 18

DisclaimerThis candidate directory has been compiled under the Local Electoral Act2001. The Act provides that an electoral officer is not required to verifyor investigate any information included in candidate profile statementsand is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained insuch statements.

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WHAT POSITIONS ARE UP FOR ELECTIONWe hope you’ll vote in all elections on your voting document – the successful candidates make decisions that affect us all every day so make sure you have your say.The Mayor is the leader of the City or District Council.The City or District Council provides communities with a wide range of local services and facilities. Councils make decisions about issues including key infrastructure (e.g water supply, sewerage, roads), local regulations, recreational facilities, parks, planning and building issues.Unitary Authorities perform the functions of both City/District Councils and Regional Councils.The District Health Board makes decisions every day to improve the health of people in the community – including the kinds of health services to be provided.You may also find these positions on your voting document:Community Boards make recommendations about local issues and how Council should spend money on local services.Regional Councils make decisions about managing our region – about quality of water, soil, coastal planning, plant and pest control, natural disasters – and in some cases public passenger transport.Licensing Trusts exist to sell alcohol responsibly through premises in the trust area and decide how surplus profits are returned to the community.A Poll or Referendum may also be on your voting document. Your vote in these helps the Council make decisions on the issues included in the poll or referendum.

THE CANDIDATES STANDING FOR ELECTION• The candidates are listed under the election they are standing for.• You can read what candidates have written about themselves and

their policies in this booklet.

Please noteAlthough your voting document will only list the elections you are allowed to vote in, some of the candidates listed in this booklet may be standing for issues that do not apply to you.

MAKE SURE WE CAN COUNT YOUR VOTEFill in your voting document correctly• You must follow the instructions.• Your voting document is for you only – by law no-one is allowed to

complete, deface or destroy another person’s document – though note, you can ask another person to help you mark the document if you can’t see well or read or write or have difficulty with English.

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which is on your voting document.If you do decide not to vote, please destroy your voting document.

HE AHA NGĀ TŪRANGA E PŌTIHIA ANAKo te tūmanako ka pōti koe i ngā pōtitanga katoa i runga i tō pepa pōti – ka riro mā ngā kaitono toa ngā whakatau e pā ana ki a tātau ia rā, nō reira me mātua whai wāhi mai koe.Ko te Koromatua te kaiārahi i te Tāonenui, Kaunihera ā-Takiwā rānei.Ka whakarato te Tāonenui, te Kaunihera ā-Takiwā rānei i ngā ratonga ā-rohe whānui, whakaurunga hoki ki te hapori whānui. Ka tuku whakatau ngā Kaunihera mō ngā take pēnei i ngā hanganga matua (hei tauira, ratonga wai, pūnaha parakaingaki, rori) ngā ture ā-rohe, whakaurunga whakangahau, ngā pāka, ngā take whakamahere, waihanga hoki.Ka whakahaerehia e ngā Mana Kotahitanga ngā mahinga a ngā Kaunihera Tāonenui/ā-Takiwā me ngā Kaunihera ā-Rohe.Kei te Poari Hauora ā-Rohe ngā whakatau o ia rā hei whakapai ake i te hauora o ngā tāngata o te hapori – tae atu ki ngā momo ratonga hauora ka whakaratohia.Ka kite anō pea koe i ēnei tūranga ki tō pepa pōtitanga:Kei ngā Poari Hapori ngā tūtohutanga mō ngā take ā-rohe, ā, me pēhea te whakapau a te Kaunihera i ana pūtea ki ngā ratonga ā-rohe.Kei ngā Kaunihera ā-Rohe ngā whakatau mō te whakahaere i tō tātau rohe – mō te mauri o te wai, oneone, ngā mahere takutai, te whakahaere tarukino me te kīrearea, ngā aituā taiao – i ētahi āhuatanga ngā ikiiki pāhīhī tūmatanui.Ko te mahi a ngā Tōpū Tuku Raihana he hoko waipiro tika i roto i te rohe tōpū me te whakarite me pēhea te whakahoki i ngā toenga pūtea ki te hapori.Tērā pea he Pōti, Tāpaetanga Pōti anō rānei kei runga i tō pepa pōti. I konei ka āwhina tō pōti i te Kaunihera ki te tuku whakatau mō ngā take i roto i te pōti, tāpaetanga pōti rānei.NGĀ KAITONO E TŪ ANA MŌ TE PŌTITANGA • Ka whakarārangihia ngā kaitono i raro i te pōtitanga e tū ana rātau. • Ka taea e koe te pānui ngā kōrero i tuhia e ngā kaitono mō rātau anō me ā rātau kaupapa here i roto i tēnei pukaiti.

Kia mōhio maiAhakoa ka rārangi mai i tō pepa pōti ngā pōtitanga anake ka āhei koe ki te pōti, ka tū pea ētahi o ngā kaitono i roto i tēnei puka iti mō ngā take kāore nei e hāngai ki a koe.

ME MĀTUA WHAKARITE KA TAEA E MĀTAU TE TATAU TŌ PŌTI Kia tika te whakakī i tō pepa pōti • Me mātua whai koe i ngā tohutohu.• Māu anake tō pepa pōti – i raro i te ture kāore tētahi atu e āhei ana ki te whakaoti, taruweku, tūkino rānei i te pepa a tētahi atu – engari ka taea anō e koe te tono ki tētahi atu ki te āwhina i a koe ki te māka i te pepa mēnā he uaua tō kite, pānui, tuhi rānei, he uaua rānei ki a koe te kōrero Pākehā. Me whakahoki mai i te wā tika

Kāore e taea e mātau te tatau tō pōti ki te tae tōmuri mai, nō reira me tae mai i mua o te 12 karaka i te ahiahi, Rāhoroi, 8 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2016.

• Kaua e whakaurua mai te pepa pōti a tētahi atu ki roto i tō kōpaki. Me waea mai mō ngā āwhina • Ki te kore koe e tino mārama me aha koe, waea atu ki te nama Tari Pōtitanga kei runga i tō pepa pōti. Ki te kore koe e hiahia pōti, me tūkino tō pepa pōti.

Upper Hutt City CouncilMayorElecting the Mayor

Wayne GUPPY

My principal place of residence is in the UpperHutt City Council area. I am also standing for HuttValley District Health Board.

Educated St Patricks' College Silverstream. Doctorof Pharmacy Degree, University of Nebraska, USA.Mayor since 2001. Married to Sue, two

daughters. Upper Hutt needs a strong, trusted, proven voice tolead Council with vision. A leader who makes decisions thatbenefit Upper Hutt with developments taking place atAgResearch/CIT. The City needs to gain maximum benefits fromthese developments. Upper Hutt needs a strong experiencedleader as the region looks to collaborate. My leadership willgive Upper Hutt a major voice in the region. I chair theWellington Mayoral Forum and Wellington Regional StrategyCommittee. I provide a voice locally, regionally and nationally. Iwill partner with business to increase job opportunities. I willlead major decisions on the Land Use Strategy. I will also engagethe City with the river. Upper Hutt will be a major player in theregion. We need a leader who will make that happen.

Alan JEFFERIESIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the UpperHutt City Council area. I am also standing forUpper Hutt City Council At Large.

I am a long time Upper Hutt resident with asuccessful small business background.I believe a new style of leadership is essential if

Upper Hutt wants to be more than a great place to live workand play, it also needs to be prosperous and not just for some.An urgent review of the district plan is needed in order to fostersustainable growth and in particular to encourage affordablehousing. In order to achieve this closer community engagementis essential across all sectors of this community to ensure thatgrowth does not compromise our unique environment.Keeping any rate increases at or below the rate of inflationwould represent a worthwhile challenge.I strongly support all forms of recycling.It's time to take action to lift the city out of the doldrums. Yourvote for me will be a vote for a positive change for our city'sfuture.

Upper Hutt City CouncilCouncilElecting 10 Councillors

Vicki AMAI-WAIWAIIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the Councilarea.

Kia Ora, My name is Vicki Amai-Waiwai.I have lived in Upper Hutt my entire life,attending local primary and secondary schools.I am married and we have a blended family of

five.I am blessed to be celebrating my fifth year as owner ofStunning Hair.I take pride in devoting my spare time with family andvolunteering in our community, as a member of The Upper HuttBusiness Professional Woman, a proud Soldier in The SalvationArmy and am involved with fundraising events supporting TeOmanga Hospice, Orongomai Marae, local kindergartens andschools.I am passionate about our community, the sustainability andenvironmental integrity and I believe I can be a strong trustedvoice for all people, regardless of their race, age, religion orculture.

Michael J ANDERSONIndependent


My focus, if elected, will be guiding the efficientdelivery of bread-and-butter core services: thethree waters; rubbish/recycling; land use zoningand strategic infrastructure planning; community

cultural and sporting organisations; library. We have a greatcommunity spirit here that is a credit to us all, wonderfulamenities and an abundance of parks providing almost endlessrecreational opportunities: I will strive to conserve themwherever practicable, or replace them with something better ifneeds be. On the bigger issues, I stand for mutually beneficialcooperation with neighbouring councils and cordial relationswith central government: no council is an island. Upper Hutthas largely untapped potential to support innovative, yetenvironmentally low impact businesses. As your Councillor, Iwill work to expand recreation, tourism, hospitality and nichemanufacturing, whilst promoting pride of ownership amongstour existing independent traders. If you value enthusiasm,constructive engagement, and sensible development, pleasevote Anderson for Council.


Michael BAINES


I am unashamedly from Upper Hutt, I was raised,schooled, lived and raised a family here.I have had a great career both inside the city andnationally. For the last 11 years I was Chief

Executive of the Motel Association of New Zealand and I amChair of the Board of Daffodil Enterprises Ltd, the CancerSociety's Trading Company.I have all the requisite commercial skills plus an understandingof Local Government and significant experience in working withand advocating for those who are regulated by LocalGovernment.I believe that there is so much potential in Upper Hutt as aneconomic entity while maintaining its place as a thoroughlyliveable city. We need Upper Hutt centric solutions to UpperHutt issues.With my combination of success, skills and experience I believe Ican add real value to the Upper Hutt City Council.

Chris CARSON


I am a chartered accountant with over 30 yearsexperience as chief financial officer in centralgovernment departments. I was awarded a QSMfor services to the State in the 2012 New Years

Honours.I have also a wide range of governance and financialmanagement involvement with various organisations over thepast 35 years, including St Joseph's School Board of Trustees, StJoseph's Parish Finance Committee, Archdiocese of WellingtonParishes Project Working Group and Archdiocesan PastoralCouncil, Greenstone Doors Charitable Trust, and NZ Institute ofChartered Accountants.Retired from full time employment, I am treasurer of UpperHutt Cosmopolitan Club, Samaritans of Wellington, TrenthamCommunity House Charitable Trust, and Upper Hutt Bowls. Inmy spare time I enjoy outdoor bowls, stamp collecting, reading,gardening and craft beer.If elected, I will endeavour to introduce kerbside collection ofrecyclables, keep rates as low as possible, and promotecommunity services.


Ros CONNELLY


Let's look after the things that make Upper Huttspecial. I want to build on our city's strengths, includingour river, infrastructure, community, green hills,

businesses, and our people. My priorities are bringing backratepayer-funded recycling and creating an outstanding citycentre. We must leave an even better Upper Hutt for futuregenerations.I will bring new ideas, experience and enthusiasm to the job ofgoverning our city. I will provide accountable, transparent andresponsive representation. My partner and I live in Silverstream with our two school agedkids. I'm on the Board of Trustees at Fergusson Intermediateand I am always keen to get stuck in - whether it's sausage-sizzle duty at my daughter's netball, or picking up rubbish alongthe river. I have a master's in Public Management and my careerhas focused on helping people and businesses make betterenvironmental decisions. Visit www.rosconnelly.nz to find out more.

Karen DE WIT


I have lived in Upper Hutt for over 20 years, withmy husband Peter. I have two adult children,Nicola and Jono, who completed their schoolingin Upper Hutt. I am a self-employed dog groomer

and trainer, an Upper Hutt Dog Training School committeemember and I enjoy gardening and watching sport.I love Upper Hutt. I enjoy walking the parks and tracks andtaking photos of our wonderful natural environment. I likeshopping in Upper Hutt and supporting our local stores.I have experience on various committees at all levels. I amrenowned for working hard for what I believe in. I would like to enhance our city, and broaden the range offacilities and experiences available, to encourage residents tospend their leisure hours in Upper Hutt. I look forward toworking with the people of Upper Hutt to make this city aneven better place to live.


Blair GRIFFITHS


My name is Blair Griffiths I have lived in UpperHutt for over 40 years, I am married and have twochildren. I purchased my first business at the ageof 20 and now have a successful local business

employing 5 staff. I have an understanding of what is involvedin running a business in Upper Hutt and how important it is tosupport our region and to grow local business groups.I support local sports and play rugby.I am known for my strong work ethic, commitment and moralstanding. I have a passion for Upper Hutt and believe that theCouncils democratic process should serve all of its residents. Iwant to ensure that Upper Hutt remains an independent, safeand friendly city and has a bright and prosperous future. If re-elected as Councillor I would be honoured to represent thevoice of our community.

John GWILLIAM

My principal place of residence is in the Councilarea. I am also standing for Hutt Mana CharitableTrust.

As your Deputy Mayor it has been an honour andprivilege to be part the leadership team that hasoverseen great strides in Upper Hutt's growth

and prosperity. Our CBD is humming once again as we see newshops opening and the redevelopment of the mall. Ourresidential sector has been buoyed by the number of new andsignificant subdivisions coming on stream. And exciting plansare now finally being made for the CIT site.But there is still more to do. We need to celebrate what UpperHutt has to offer. What is clear is that our community cherishesUpper Hutt's unique qualities and its strong identity. That wasevident when it successfully fought off the recent challenge ofamalgamation proposals for the Wellington region. I want to continue to be part of the leadership team for thistruly exciting and highly engaged community. Let's keep UpperHutt moving.


Alan JEFFERIESIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the Councilarea. I am also standing for Mayor of Upper HuttCity Council.

I am standing because this city constantly needsnew voices at the Council table which expressfresh ideas and solutions, coupled with foresight

and resolve.Upper Hutt deserves to be more than a great place to live workand play, it needs to be prosperous and not just for some.Upper Hutt must review its District Plan to provide the certaintythat will encourage investment and the resultant progress andprosperity we all expect and deserve.I believe that a determined efficiency drive across all Councilservices would enable rates increases to be capped at or belowthe rate of inflation without compromising service levels.If elected I would readily make myself available to directlydiscuss any concerns you may have about council issues. If youwant someone with drive and determination to represent youthen I am head and shoulders above the rest of the bunch.

Harry Dale KENTIndependent


I was elected to Upper Hutt City Council for threeterms, 1977 to 1983 and 1988 to 1992. I was thedeputy chair of the Development Co-OrdinationCommittee (town planning and Resource

Management Act 1991), and member of the Judicial Committee.I understand what is going on.Some of the Corporate Services Officers of the Upper Hutt CityCouncil and Quotable Values New Zealand Limited have, for toomany years, illegally persecuted our Suburban CommercialRated business.I am not in love with their efforts to assist the dedicateddevelopers. I am very annoyed with these sometimes-corruptlocal authorities and their speculator mates.Professional insured thugs will not intimidate me.If someone badmouths the Kent's ask, what have they been upto?There is an organised Council vendetta and I have the expertiseto give the illegal activities of the speculative Council's Officersa run for their money.


Paul LAMBERTIndependent


My first three years as an Upper Hutt CityCouncillor have gone quickly and I am standingagain with a very strong desire to carry on therole for another three years. I am pleased to work

on behalf of local residents. I have plenty of time available toserve the community in this important role. My wide range ofcommunity activities keep me in touch.We have faced the moves for local government amalgamationand still have challenges ahead to ensure we retain the localdemocracy that most of us want.As a Council we have engaged increasingly with residents on arange of issues, listened and made decisions for the future.I have always been a strong and effective ambassador for UpperHutt and want to be part of the team driving our future.

Nigel MANDERA friend you can trust


Keep costs down, live simply, live generously.I have lived in Upper Hutt more than 26 years. Itis a good city to call home.Our Council should enable all residents to find

suitable, affordable accommodation.I serve in our city as a clown - entertaining at Summer Carnivals,Spring Festivals, Crafters Markets, garage sales, retirementhomes, kindergartens, play centres, weddings and birthdayparties.Some things are serious; all things should be fun.I believe community organisations contribute to our society, andgroups should be encouraged by providing facilities such assports fields, theatres and meeting rooms.As a Councillor I will give time to groups so people can find me.In Upper Hutt each day over 100 people have birthdays. When Iam on the city's payroll as a Councillor, apart from devoting 20hours/week to council business, I will clown FREE for Upper Huttresidents whenever I am available.


Glenn MCARTHURIndependent


I have been self employed 30 years, current CityCouncillor and lifetime Upper Hutt residentmarried to Lorraine with three adult children.Possess strong governance experience in

community and sports administration and currently Trustee ontwo community Youth trusts also serving on managementsteering groups. Being current Chairman of UHCC Policycommittee and membership of various council subcommitteesam fully conversant in council governance. Reelection for a thirdterm will enable me to continue lobbying central governmentfor protection of Upper Hutt's self-governance while ensuringstrong support and contribution to Wellington region. Currentissues to complete include, Land Use Strategy and Open SpaceStrategy reviews, Flood Protection, Economic development ofthe CBD and expansion of the successful Maidstone Parkredevelopment. Common sense and reality combined withsound governance will ensure Upper Hutt continues to enjoystrong economic growth while retaining and enhancing thelifestyle and environment all residents currently enjoy.

Angela MCLEODIndependent


I am a member of the pioneering Whitemanfamily, have lived in Upper Hutt all my life andam passionate about our city, community andenvironment. I live on a lifestyle block in

Whiteman's Valley with my husband Mac who owns a successfullocal automotive business. Throughout my life I have beeninvolved with leading local, national and international civilsociety groups driving social change.It has been a privilege to represent you this past term and amseeking re-election so that I can continue listening andadvocating on your behalf; proudly putting both the currentand future needs of our community first; keeping the local inlocal, keeping our rural space rural and working towards apristine Hutt River & tributaries. I will fight againstamalgamation, any other threat to local democracy and believethat by strengthening partnerships between council andcommunity we can unite behind one shared vision.


Rob RANGIIndependent


Local businessman and former police officer, RobRangi is standing for Upper Hutt City Council asan independent candidate.Rob moved to Upper Hutt in 2012, where he and

his wife Janene own and operate the popular Porterhouse BluesRestaurant.Their youngest son is Year 13 at Silverstream College.Rob has been in hospitality for 25 years. His mix of business skillsand community involvement would be an advantage, and has alot of experience working in a team environment.Rob is president of the Rotary Club of Upper Hutt, and haspreviously served two terms as a Councillor at Porirua.Rob would like to see Upper Hutt continue its positive growthwith a balance between industry, retail, employment andleisure, encompassing interests of all ages. Council has got be focused on attracting business and visitors toour city with the end goal of increasing jobs.

Adrian SPARROW


The Council has $700 million in assets and takes$33 million in rates. It needs Councillors with skilland experience for it to work effectively.Currently I am Group Manager Risk & Assurance

for Datacom, a New Zealand technology company making $1billion a year. In the past I have managed Castrol Oilsdistribution for South England, audit for the Ministry ofAgriculture & Forestry, and Fair Trading for the CommerceCommission.I also ran my own business for three years, so I understand theimportance of knowing where each dollar goes and the need toget a good return on investment.I know the questions to ask and where to look so that we canhelp Council staff get the best value for our rates.Vote for me if you want a seasoned professional to guard yourinterests and to help take Upper Hutt forward.


Hellen SWALESIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the Councilarea. I am also standing for Hutt Valley DistrictHealth Board.

I am passionate about creating a vibrant thrivingcity. During the last 3 years I have had theprivilege of serving our community as the Chair

of City Services, Deputy Chair of Legislation and member ofShared Services. These positions have enabled me to representyou and progress the outcomes council has achieved. Upper Hutt deserves a Council that considers the wider social,cultural, economic and environmental issues in deliveringquality long-term development decisions, while keeping ratesaffordable. The community deserves accountability and transparency in itsCouncil, in the decisions it takes and the performance of itsevery day operation. These are the principles I have championedin my time as your representative. Through me, the community has a voice that is approachable,connected, multicultural, and has influenced council's decisionson many issues. I support Upper Hutt staying as a council and will support thecommunity voice on this principle.

Steve TAYLOR

My principal place of residence is in the Councilarea. I am also standing for Hutt Valley DistrictHealth Board and Hutt Mana Charitable Trust.

Serving you as a Councillor since 2013, I ammarried with three young boys, owning asuccessful business on Main Street.

As your Councillor, I championed the hugely effective economicstimulus package, encouraging private sector investment intoUpper Hutt and creating new jobs. I pushed for increasedinvestment into our infrastructure - including the new UpperHutt Station, rural road upgrades, LED streetlights, dedicatedcycleways, and a recycling drop off depot.Our greatest asset is our stunning environment - our rivers,parks, hills, trees and rural paradise. We must tap intosustainable tourism opportunities that both showcase ournatural environment and strengthen our local economy. Wecan do this and still keep rates low, spending under control,without any amalgamations.Our city has so much untapped potential. We can do so muchmore. A vote for me is a vote to take Upper Hutt from good togreat.


Tracey ULTRAIndependent


During my childhood the Hutt River wasdrinkable, it tasted sweet. Prior to 2012 the LocalGovernment Act featured four essential well-beings: social, economic, environmental and

cultural care for our communities. Central government removedthese. Reinstating the four well-beings would help restorecouncil focus on community and encourage quality andsustainable infrastructure and growth for our city.Amalgamation is still a threat. Our water, rates, roads and landcould be taken from local council control and managed bycommissioners. I am committed to protecting our assets, parks,local businesses, environment and rights of local people to makelocal decisions. The Council's TPP Free Zone addresses all ofthese concerns.I support building on Council's successful shared services modelsand reinstating kerbside recycling.My husband and I love living and raising our family in UpperHutt. I want to keep our city independent, healthy andbeautiful for future generations.

Dave WHEELER


I am a 2nd term Councillor, born and bred inUpper Hutt, a Director of Wheelers Shoes, thisyear celebrating our 47th birthday.I am a keen sportsman with strong ethics, values

and principles.I am on the Hearings Committee within council also chairpersonof the Hutt Valley Services.My vision is to see a healthy, vibrant and safe C.B.D. I am anactive member of Upper Hutt's Community Patrol constantlystriving to keep our city safe for all.I have passion, energy and the experience of local issues. Whilstengaging in community projects I also know the importance ofkeeping rates as low as possible.It is the many recreational opportunities and our clean greenenvironmental image that makes us different. We have topromote, nurture and maintain these pluses if we are to keepour uniqueness. I love Upper Hutt, this is a great place to live.

Hutt Mana Charitable TrustUpper HuttElecting 1 Trustee for Upper Hutt City

John GWILLIAM

My principal place of residence is in the UpperHutt area. I am also standing for the Upper HuttCity Council.

Since being elected in 2001 to represent theUpper Hutt community on the then Hutt ManaEnergy Trust I have been privileged to oversee

through its Charitable Trust the payment of millions of dollarsback to the Trust's communities. This has facilitated retrofittingof people's home to make them warm and healthy,programmes in primary and secondary schools enhancingenergy efficiency initiatives and assistance to community groupsenabling them to carry out their activities. I was proud to bepart of the original Energy Trust which had the foresight to putaside part of its capital to benefit the future needs of itscommunities. I continue to be proud of the good work that theCharitable Trust is able to foster in its communities, particularlyin Upper Hutt. The commitment of people to these laudablegoals makes it truly an honour to represent Upper Hutt againon the Trust.

Steve TAYLOR

My principal place of residence is in the UpperHutt area. I am also standing for the Upper HuttCity Council and the Hutt Valley District HealthBoard.

Serving as an Upper Hutt City Councillor since2013, I am married with three young boys,

owning a successful business in Upper Hutt. I come from an artsbackground, having served 14 years in the NZ SymphonyOrchestra. I am also on the Board of Trustees for TrenthamSchool, serve in the Upper Hutt Community Patrol, and formerlyserved in Upper Hutt Community Rescue. I have a genuinedesire to improve the health, wealth and well-being of oursociety, particularly through energy efficiency. I also see thefundamental importance of ensuring our sports, arts, andcommunity organisations have adequate access to financialassistance to be able to greater enhance our society. I offer mydiverse business, governance and community service experienceto serve you on the Hutt Mana Charitable Trust. A vote forTaylor is a vote for a strong, vibrant, energy efficientcommunity.

Hutt Valley District Health Board

Electing 7 Board Members

Jodie ALEXANDERIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the HuttValley District Health Board area. I am alsostanding for the Wainuiomata Community Board- Hutt City Council.

I am a Community Worker with experience andknowledge of the needs of the aged care sector

and those with disabilities.Living and working in the Hutt Valley district and havingexperience working for both Alzheimers Wellington andWellington Free Ambulance, I bring a wealth of knowledge andunderstanding about the needs of people in our community,particularly those with high needs. I have an innate empathy forothers and strong advocacy experience. My goal is to listen andgive a voice to our people, to promote positive health outcomesand ensure a quality service is provided to all. I am keen tocontribute my skills towards improving the health in ourcommunity as an independent Hutt Valley District Health Boardmember.

Conflict of Interest StatementI have the following current conflict of interests with the HuttValley District Health Board. (a) I am a Community Worker forAlzheimers Wellington (b) I am a founding Trustee for KiwiStart Heart Trust. To the best of my knowledge and belief, Ihave no other conflicts of interest with the DHB at the date ofmy notice to being nominated as a candidate for membership ofthe board of the DHB. I do not believe that any conflicts ofinterest are likely to arise in future, other than the continuationof the conflicts of interest stated above.

Kath ALLENTeam Fred Allen

My principal place of residence is in the HuttValley District Health Board area. I am alsostanding for the Wellington Regional Council.

Experienced in Primary Health, trained as a nurseat Hutt Hospital. Hutt resident for 35 years, aged61, married and living in Stokes Valley. Working

for Queensgate Pharmacy for 25 years has kept me in touchwith community health issues. Having been a ward nurse, mymain focus is on ensuring a positive and productive experienceat the ground floor, for both patients and nurses.Being a people's person that is approachable, adaptable,flexible and able to communicate complex issues, with this role Iaim to make a difference and promote the following: Increaseinformation sharing between patients, nurses and doctors,Improve the conditions of nurses and their shift work hours,



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Increase patients' knowledge of their entitlements andconsumer rights. Vote for me and when elected I will beavailable to listen, meet you, know your issues and act in yourinterests.

Conflict of Interest StatementTo the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no conflict ofinterest with the Hutt Valley District Health Board (HVDHB) atthe date of my notice of consent to being nominated as acandidate for membership of the board of the HVDHB, and I donot believe that any such conflicts of interest are likely to arisein future.

Katy AUSTINIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the HuttValley District Health Board area.

Currently an elected member of HVDHB I amcommitted to the goal of providing quality healthcare for all in the Hutt Valley. It has been aprivilege to be part of a DHB team that has

increased elective surgery and has improved access to serviceswhilst working hard to control spending in a fiscally restrainedenvironment. My background, experience and qualifications inhealth, education and business, provides me with a thoroughunderstanding of the issues confronting our health system. TheDHB enjoys an excellent reputation in both community andhospital based settings, with enthusiastic and highly qualifiedstaff. Bringing Ophthalmology back to Hutt has helped manylocals as will the planned pilot Bowel Screening project. Isupport health promotion including mental health, as well assickness management. In an ageing population, focus needs tobe on managing chronic illness and elder care. Support me tocontinue enabling positive change.

Conflict of Interest StatementTo the best of my knowledge and belief I have no conflicts ofinterest with the Hutt Valley District Health Board at the date ofmy notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate formembership of the board of the DHB, and I do not believe thatany such conflicts of interest are likely to arise in future.



Lisa BRIDSONGreen Party

My principal place of residence is in the HuttValley District Health Board area. I am alsostanding for the Eastern Ward - Hutt City Council.

Healthcare starts with healthy families andhealthy communities. My experience as a HuttCity Councillor and in a medical laboratory will

serve me well in bringing a fresh voice to the Health Board. Ouraging and growing population means our healthcare needs arechanging. All Hutt Valley residents should have easy, affordableaccess to quality healthcare services. People working in healthcare deserve a living wage and adecent life too. Hospitals need adequate staffing levels so staffaren't too rushed to deliver the best healthcare they can. I havecommon sense, integrity and I listen. I get things done. Threegenerations of my family live in the Hutt Valley. I volunteer ingrass roots organisations making a difference in health,including Knitting for Cool Kids, the Common Unity Project(Epuni School) and Team Naenae. I look forward torepresenting your views on the District Health Board.www.lisabridson.org.nz

Conflict of Interest StatementTo the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no conflicts ofinterests with the Hutt Valley District Health Board at the dateof my notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate formembership of the board of the DHB, and I do not believe thatany such conflicts of interest are likely to arise in future.

Leonie Margaret DOBBS


I founded the Wellington branch of the successfulcharity Dress for Success from my Stokes Valleyhome. The charity helps women build confidence

and gain employment. My leadership and board experienceincludes Chair Jackson Street Programme; Tennis Central; andPresident Hutt Valley National Council of Women as well asothers. I am campaigning on an innovative strategy to educateand support better health within our communities. My strategywould see the DHB working together with local businesses,communities and schools to address health issues such asobesity, children's tooth decay and diabetes. We would drawon existing research, creative and innovative ideas and some'back to basics' actions, for example growing vegetables andfruit where people work and live. We would enhance existing




health services by supporting schools, all cultures and the elderlyto share education and ideas across generations, so thatcommunities and families can improve their own health.

Conflict of Interest StatementTo the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no conflicts ofinterest with the Hutt Valley District Health Board at the date ofmy notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate formembership of the Board of the DHB, and I do not believe thatany such conflicts of interest are likely to arise in the future.

Mark FUTTERIndependent


Mark is currently the Chief Executive Officer ofthe Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce andIndustry. Mark's career spans over 25 years invarious senior leadership, management, economic

development, hospitality, tourism and sales and marketingFMCG roles ranging from multi-nationals, local Government,membership organisations, not for profits through to SMEs.Mark is known for his energetic approach and enthusiasm as abusiness and community leader. A professional who gets thingsdone, with a proven ability and an aptitude for bringing out thebest in others. Mark's expertise lies in relationship management,strategy development, people development, leadership andcommerce, coupled with strong networks throughout thebusiness community locally, nationally and globally. Mark is alsoa Justice of the Peace for New Zealand, Trustee of the Mayor'sTask Force for Jobs, Youth Inspire, Chair of Business PartnershipCommittee to WelTec Schools of Business and Hutt ScienceAdvisory Board.

Conflict of Interest StatementTo the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no conflicts ofinterest with the Hutt Valley District Health Board (DHB) at thedate of my notice of consent to being nominated as a candidatefor membership of the board of the DHB, and I do not believethat any such conflicts of interest are likely to arise in future.



Sandra Vanessa GREIGIndependent


Experienced HVDHB member of six years alsocurrent Hutt Regional Councillor. Focusing on thegrowing population in our Hutt Valley who will

need health provisions as they mature. Many are unable to ownprivate health insurance and need to know that Hutt Hospital isavailable at all times. Health funding is strict and I want tomake sure that it is not lost by those who need it most. The factthe three DHB Hutt, Capital Coast, and Wairarapa are workingwell together is what I pushed for some time back. Am veryinvolved in many Lower Hutt organisations including ChairGWRC Hutt River Floodplain, Seniors, Workers, Chamber ofCommerce, JP, Celebrant and Genealogy. I am faithful,impartial, prudent and responsible. It's all aboutcommunication, people and action. And I love what I do.

Conflict of Interest StatementTo the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no conflict ofinterest with the Hutt Valley District Health Board at the date ofmy notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate formembership of the board of the HVDHB and I do not believethat any conflicts of interest are likely to arise in the future.

Wayne GUPPY

My principal place of residence is in the HuttValley District Health Board area. I am alsostanding for Mayor of Upper Hutt.

Educated St Patrick's College Silverstream, Doctorof Pharmacy, University of Nebraska, USA. Mayorof Upper Hutt since 2001, presently Deputy Chair

HVDHB and previously Chaired CPHAC and Finance and AuditCommittees. Married to Sue, two daughters, Sarita andMadison. Seeking re-election, top polling candidate 2010, 2013.Long involvement in health sector having owned severalpharmacies in Upper Hutt. Lectured at the Pharmacy School atthe CIT. It's vital the DHB works closely with communities inboth Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt. It's important for peoplewithin the Hutt Valley to have the very best health serviceavailable and that it's accessible. The health sector faces toughissues: financial, access to wider range of services, attractingqualified staff and integrating hospital services into communityservices. HVDHB must also work closely with Wairarapa andparticularly Capital Coast on a sub-regional basis working closelywith our nearest neighbours to deliver the best healthcare.



Conflict of Interest StatementI, Wayne Noel Guppy, declare that I have no conflict of interestas at the date of my nomination for the Hutt Valley DistrictHealth Board. I am a current member of the District HealthBoard.

Bob HICKSON


I am committed to communicating andadvocating for the community as a fresh voice onthe Board, acting with integrity and discretion atall times. Having recently retired after 15 years in

the Health Sector as an accountant, financial analyst andauditor, I am very keen to use my skills to give something backto my community. The welfare of children, the needs of thedisabled, and aged care are all areas of particular interest. Ihave served on the Rata Street School and Hutt IntermediateSchool Boards of Trustees, and as Treasurer of the Hutt ValleyIHC. Our community needs continuity of care for all, holdingproviders accountable, and requiring services that are deliveredwith respect, compassion and expertise. I am available, ready tolisten and have the time and energy to commit to being anactive participant on the board.

Conflict of Interest StatementI was employed by the Ministry of Health as an accountant,financial analyst and auditor from January 2001 to November2015. To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have noconflicts of interest with the Hutt Valley District Health Board(DHB) at the date of my notice of consent to being nominatedas a candidate for membership of the Board of the DHB, and Ido not believe that any such conflicts are likely to arise in thefuture.

Ken LABANIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the HuttValley District Health Board area. I am alsostanding for the Wellington Regional Council andthe Hutt Mana Charitable Trust.

We serve the Hutt Valley population of 145,000people. Nearly 2000 visit their GPs daily, 6,500

prescriptions are filled by our community pharmacies every dayand 120 people present at our Emergency Department daily aswell. Our priorities are: Increased Immunisation, ImprovedAccess to Elective Surgery, Faster Cancer Treatment, Shorter




Stays in Emergency Departments, Better Help to Stop Smokingand More Heart and Diabetes Checks. With the exception ofFaster Cancer Treatment we are tracking well in the otherpriority areas. However, a major concern is the health of theelderly and our ageing population. There are currently 1,200people cared for in subsidised aged residential centres and by2036 it is predicted that 25% (36,250) of our Hutt Valleypopulation will be over 65. In addition we have 34,250 people inthe Hutt Valley who identify as having some form of disability.

Conflict of Interest StatementTo the best of my knowledge and belief I have no conflicts ofinterest with the Hutt Valley District Health Board at the date ofmy notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate formembership of the board of the DHB. I am however also acandidate for re-election for the Greater Wellington RegionalCouncil and the Hutt Mana Charitable Trust.

Prue LAMASONIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the HuttValley District Health Board area. I am alsostanding for the Wellington Regional Council andthe Hutt Mana Charitable Trust.

I am a current Regional Councillor representingLower Hutt. I am Deputy Chair of the Hutt Mana

Charitable Trust and Deputy Chair of Britannia House, Residencefor the Elderly. I have significant governance experiencethrough serving on these and other public bodies. There is clearevidence of serious understaffing at the Hutt Hospital and thatimpacts the health and wellbeing of the clinical staff and ofcourse the patients. Mental health and maternity are just twoof the areas where patients are most vulnerable and adequatemedical staffing is essential. The Hutt Valley's population isageing and that will increase the need for geriatric care. I willwork to address the imbalance between the medical andmanagement staffing levels. The DHB will need astute, realisticand experienced leadership to meet the challenges ahead. Ioffer you, experience, commitment and integrity.

Conflict of Interest StatementTo the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no conflicts ofinterest with the Hutt Valley District Health Board as at the dateof my nomination and I do not believe that any such conflicts ofinterests are likely to arise in the future.



Chris MILNEThe Man with a Plan

My principal place of residence is in the HuttValley District Health Board area. I am alsostanding for the Western Ward - Hutt CityCouncil.

Chair of Technology Valley, a collaboration ofscience, research and manufacturing. Chair of

Nikau Foundation, a $35m charitable fund benefiting the HuttValley and Region. City Councillor since 2004. Qualified in lawand finance, I have worked for international businesses inLondon, New York and Toronto. For the last 10 years I havebeen involved in technology businesses, and have a goodknowledge of health information technology, includingelectronic health records. I recognise the benefits of usingtechnology to improve the speed and quality of healthcarewhen everyone, including administrators, have systems that areeasy to use and have access to accurate information. When aperson moves from preventative care to diagnosis and on tospecialist treatment, technology improves communicationbetween nurses, doctors, other practitioners, patients and theirfamilies. In building the right team my skills would be valuableon the DHB board, complementing others with differentstrengths.

Conflict of Interest StatementTo the best of my knowledge and belief I have no conflict ofinterest with the Hutt Valley District Health Board at the date ofmy nomination other than that my wife is an employee at aprimary health organisation which may have contracts fromtime to time with the DHB. I do not believe that any otherconflicts of interest are likely to arise in the future.

David OGDENHealthy Hutt


David Ogden, a Justice of the Peace, a CharteredAccountant and a former mayor, is a sittingmember of the Hutt Valley District Health Board.

He is passionate about best public health and wholeness, withsteady measurable improvements in these. He wants our HuttValley Health Board to be very strong in its own right, and fromthere to contribute to the region's health system, of which it is avital part. Excellent financial management and governance areamongst his priorities, as is best practice in its day to dayfunctioning. The wellbeing of our staff is critical to our ongoingsuccess. The Health Board is the biggest employer in the Hutt




Valley and one of its most important assets, not only financially,but also for our healthy living. David Ogden would like to seethe Health Board have deeper ties with our Hutt Valleycommunities and its schools.

Conflict of Interest StatementI have the following conflicts of interest with the Hutt ValleyDistrict Health Board (DHB). (a) I am the Principal of OakChartered Accountants Limited, which may from time to timehave clients involved in the Health Sector. (b) I and mycompany are affiliated with Simple Accounting Services Limited,which may from time to time have clients involved in the HealthSector. (c) I am the Chair of the Lotteries CommissionWellington and Wairarapa Communities Committee, theapplicants and beneficiaries of which may also receive grantsand funds from the Hutt Valley District Health Board, and otherhealth boards in the Region. (d) My daughter will graduatebefore the election as a Doctor in Clinical Psychology, and maywork for a district health board, or similar. To the best of myknowledge and belief, I have no other conflicts of interest withthe DHB at the date of my notice of consent to beingnominated as a candidate for membership of the board of theDHB. I do not believe that any conflicts of interest are likely toarise in future, other than the continuation of the conflicts ofinterest stated above.

Roger STYLESIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the HuttValley District Health Board area. I am alsostanding for the Eastern Ward - Hutt City Council.

It is often said that our biggest asset is our health,and we need to look after it. The same is true forour community as a whole. The challenges facing

today's healthcare system are huge - with constant financialpressure to do more with less. But the rewards from getting itright can also be enormous. I want to draw on my experience -nine years as a health sector chief executive and 15 years as aHutt City councillor - to help make a positive improvement inthe health and lives of Hutt Valley residents. Innovation plays akey role. We need to be making smarter use of new healthcaremodels to foster active and healthy lifestyles, to reducehealthcare demand and the cost of chronic conditions. We alsoneed to be reaping the benefits of new technology to givepeople more information and control over their health andcare.

Conflict of Interest Statement




I am currently the chief executive of the Health FundsAssociation of New Zealand (HFANZ), which is the industryassociation representing the health insurance sector in NZ andthe 1.4 million New Zealanders with health insurance cover.To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no otherconflicts of interest with the Hutt Valley District Health Board atthe date of my notice to being nominated as a candidate formembership of the board of the DHB, nor do I believe that anyare likely to arise in the future.

Hellen SWALESIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the HuttValley District Health Board area. I am alsostanding for the Upper Hutt City Council.

I am a second term city councillor for Upper Huttand represent our community as the Chair of ourCity Services Committee, Deputy Chair of

Legislation and member of Hutt Valley Shared Services. I alsohold the position of Vice President (Issues) for the internationalorganisation 'Business and Professional Women' for three years.Through this role I make both verbal and written submissionsthrough our parliamentary select committees on the challengesfacing our families today with the objective of positivelyinfluencing the decisions government make in supportingfuture New Zealanders. I am on a standing committee to theUnited Nations for the 'Commission on the Status for Women'where I am the NZ advocate for better healthcare, educationand economic independence for women. The experience I bringto HVDHB is my energy in advocating for women and theirfamilies, persons with disabilities, and those of many differentcultural backgrounds.

Conflict of Interest StatementI have the following current conflict of interest with the HuttValley District Health Board. My son works for a company(Jackson-Allison Medical and Surgical Ltd) that supplies productsto all the Central Regional District Health Boards. To the best ofmy knowledge and belief, I have no other conflicts of interestwith the DHB at the date of my notice of consent to beingnominated as a candidate for membership of the board. I donot believe that any conflicts of interest are likely to arise infuture, other than the continuation of the conflict of intereststated above.



Steve TAYLOR

My principal place of residence is in the HuttValley District Health Board area. I am alsostanding for the Upper Hutt City Council and theHutt Mana Charitable Trust - Upper Hutt.

Serving as an Upper Hutt City Councillor since2013, I am married with three young boys,

owning a successful business in Upper Hutt. Formerly serving inUpper Hutt Community Rescue, I was the Health and SafetyChair of the NZ Symphony Orchestra for several years. I left theNZSO after 14 years employment earlier this year to care for myson Cyrus as he undergoes chemotherapy for an inoperablebrain tumour. It is essential to me to ensure our DHB runsefficiently, effectively and brings out the best of ourexceptionally skilled health professionals. It is also crucial weencourage innovation and adopt advances of medicine andtechnology that will improve both our health sectorperformance and community well-being. I offer you mygovernance, business and personal experiences to improvehealth outcomes for our community. Vote 1 for Taylor for ahealthier, happier Hutt.

Conflict of Interest StatementI have the following conflicts of interest with the Hutt ValleyDistrict Health Board: (a) I am a city councillor for Upper HuttCity Council (b) my eldest son is undergoing long termtreatment for an inoperable brain tumour. To the best of mybelief, I have no other conflicts of interest with the DHB at thedate of my notice of consent to being nominated as a candidatefor membership of the board of the HVDHB. I do not believeany conflicts of interest are likely to arise in the future, otherthan those listed above.

John TERRISIndependent


During my term on the Health Board I have mademany friends among our superbly skilled anddedicated doctors and nurses. These are testing

times and they have coped brilliantly. At the annual review ofmy health last year, my specialist told me that I am as fit andwell as most men of my age who don't have my history ofillness, so I am keen and able to serve. I have, with my RotaryClub of Eastern Hutt, instituted home visits to lower decilehomes, to help those who don't have warm dry homes, accessinsulation subsidies, and helped hundreds of families with




children in medical care. We have covered Taita, Naenae andWainuiomata, and move next to Stokes Valley. The HealthBoard is running a deficit this financial year, but with a newmanagement team expect to be in a break-even state in theyear after next.

Conflict of Interest StatementTo the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no conflicts ofinterest with the HVDHB at the date of my notice of consent tobeing nominated as a candidate for membership of the Boardof the DHB, and I do not believe that any such conflicts ofinterest are likely to arise in the future

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