West Otago Community Board candidates

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My principal place of residence is in the West Otago Community Board area.

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Hi, I’m Sandra Allan.

I’ve lived in Tapanui for the past 16 years, and during that time, my husband and I owned and ran a local business for 12 of those years.

We were lucky to have the support of this amazing community throughout that time and now that we’ve retired, I feel it’s time to give back.

I’m currently a committee member at the West Otago Community Centre, which I really enjoy being part of.

I would love the opportunity to contribute more by joining the community board.

I hope to bring a practical perspective, a strong connection to the people here, and a genuine desire to help keep West Otago a fantastic place to live.

Thanks for your consideration.

Email: crawfordcecil4@gmail.com
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My principal place of residence is in the West Otago Community Board area.

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I'm a 68 year old farmer who lives at Waikoikoi with my wife Vanessa and am a father to 3 adult children and 2 teenage daughters. I farm sheep on my property and have done for 52 years. I'm honest, reliable and always give 100% to whatever I'm involved in.

I've been on the West Otago Community Board for three terms and would like to continue this role as I enjoy being a part of the decision making.

I sit on other committees like; Gore Health Inc, GRWS, Waikoikoi Domain Board and Cemetery Committees. Also being Chairman for the Waikoikoi War Memorial Project makes me very proud and I believe it to be a legacy I'll leave for our district.

I have a vested interest in West Otago to see that we're looked after in our community. I am seeking re-election on to the West Otago Community Board.

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My principal place of residence is in the West Otago Community Board area.

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Having been elected to the West Otago Community Board previously I feel I have the experience and passion to continue in this role. I am a good communicator and am not afraid to speak my mind. I care about West Otago and want to do my best to represent the whole area. Having been involved in Our Place West Otago projects I am keen to see the remainder of these projects over the line along with the other board members.

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My principal place of residence is in the West Otago Community Board area.

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I am a 67 year old semi-retired farmer. My wife and I have just moved to Tapanui two years ago as part of family succession planning.

I have lived in West Otago all my life and always active in the community. Presently I am Chairperson of the West Otago Community Centre Committee, a committee member of the West Otago A & P Association and recently retired from New Zealand Herefords Board. I am green keeper at the Tapanui Bowling Green. Sport has always played a large part in my life. I also enjoy coaching children whether with the BMC skiing trips or tennis to first time players.

With more time on my hands I was asked if I would put myself forward for the West Otago Community Board. I have no fixed agenda but would like to see West Otago the best place it can be for our residents.

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My principal place of residence is in the Lawrence-Tuapeka Community Board area.

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I live in the Park Hill area of West Otago and am involved in our farming business and also work in health, off farm.

I have been a member of the West Otago Community Board for 3 years, of which I have enjoyed learning the 'ropes', and would like the privilege of representing our community again if re-elected.

My interests lay in the wholistic well-being of our community and want to continue to provide support as our community board member to community initiated projects.