Advocating for Invercargill! - Noel Peterson
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01 September 2022, 11:38 PM
Noel Peterson is standing for Invercargill Mayor or Councillor. Photo: SuppliedIf you vote Noel for Invercargill Mayor or Councillor – what you will receive from me.
A full time Mayor or Councillor, working 24/7 for everyone, representing you and all of the Invercargill community, with a good understanding and respect for the wishes of the wider Invercargill community, good governance skills and the ability to promote and represent Invercargill on the regional, national, and world stage.
An Ambassador for Invercargill City & Southland, locally, regionally, nationally, and globally to the world, having contacts in every region, locally, nationally, and pretty much every nation on the planet, particularly in the areas of environmental sustainability, climate change, social community resilience, and business entities.
Noel Peterson, Invercargill City mayoral and councillor candidate. Photo: Supplied
A strong voice in Central and local Government sectors, with the contacts, wisdom, maturity and experience, in fact 35 years of political experience, both from the outside and inside Local – Central Government (as a community good – environmental advocate making submissions and lobbying local central government over many years) all done with modern & forward thinking. Over the past 3 years as a Bluff Community Board member listening to and acting on what you the community have indicated are your wants and needs. Attending pretty much every public Invercargill city council meeting over the past 3 years, also many Environment Southland and Southland District Council meetings, reading policy and agendas, keeping abreast of what has happened in Southland councils, also speaking regularly with Members of Parliament and government department staff.
A forward-thinking Mayor with foresight and vision, supporting the development of green technology and industry, to bring employment, money, and certainty to Invercargill, futureproofing Invercargill, providing your needs and giving you certainty in the future being a strong vibrant Invercargill, with fairness and equity.
A mayor who takes the lead on effective governance management of the city, our infrastructure and finances. Planning to provide support for Manawhenua, the local business community, exporting and Southport, also community groups - their inspirations and needs, the development of Green Industry & Agritourism, a balanced well planned tourist sector that does not impinge on our community & environment, the SIT, particularly the Digital Technology sector, with a vision of making major block buster movies right here in Invercargill, and the SIT Environmental Education sector to create a healthy & wellbeing city environment, the Cultural, Arts & Museum sectors, sustainable communities, organic locally produced food, cottage industries, creating resilient communities who are based on the principles of localism.
Empowering you the people to have a voice in local government so you have a voice about what you want in your community in a democratic way, which will need the restructure of local government to occur, something I do wish to help guide and create over the next 3 years.
A mayor who promotes education, teamwork – working and walking together, tolerance, kindness, and understanding, resolving problems and challenges as they arise, who “plays the ball not the person” working with everyone with integrity and professionalism to get the best results for everyone – the whole community.
Planning to give back to the community what I gain, with the intention of exploring the option of creating a Mayoral fund at my own expense to give back to small community organisations in need of a helping hand.
A Mayor who is passionate about caring for and supporting people & community, who wishes to talk about a fairer Invercargill community for everyone.
After 5 years of planning & preparation, I am ready to “hit the ground running” with much already happening in what currently already do to support the Invercargill community as I am already working closely with the community, council and central government.
Noel Peterson, Invercargill City mayoral and councillor candidate. Photo: Supplied
Top three priorities
First priority:
See the restoration of people empowerment, equality & equity, focus on restructure Local Government!
Second priority:
Climate Change Mitigation, ensure wellbeing for all people, create a sustainable & certain future!
Third priority:
Create a world leading city, nurture an example we can showcase to the world, all united, together!
Primary Policies
Climate change and resilience policies
First policy:
Commit Council to providing climate mitigation action plans, also provide reassuring future certainty via community groups & unite everyone.
Second policy:
Commit Council to actioning climate mitigation plans expediently, in a timely manner with tolerance, support people to understand & adapt.
Third policy:
Commit Council to creating Kaitiaki -Stewardship networks, which unites everyone to advance Environmental Stewardship & Clean Technologies.
Environment policies
First policy:
Commit Council to collaboration with existing environmental networks to enhance & develop meaningful environmental Kaitiaki - Stewardship.
Second policy:
Commit Council to collaborating with existing local waste management groups, provide support to to advance clean technology & manage waste.
Third policy:
Commit Council to full & comprehensive practical environmental education program, reaching all groups & people, focus = climate mitigation.
Housing and planning policies
First policy:
Commit Council to investigate & support provision of basic overnight sleeping shelter pods for people in need as commonly provided in Japan.
Second policy:
Commit Council to supporting existing house building providers expediently, providing consents & inspections to expedite fast house builds.
Third policy:
Commit Council to working with Community & Central Government to expedite housing regulations making provision for eco design house builds.
Employment and economy policies
First policy:
Commit Council to continue to enable collaboration & support aiming to uniting all local business, employment, & local industry sectors.
Second policy:
Commit Council to continue collaborating with Southland Councils to provide effective communication and co-ordination of Council policies.
Third policy:
Commit Council to collaboratively work with Central Government and Southland Councils to effectively manage major infrastructure projects.
Local democracy policies
First policy:
To commit Council to collaborate with Community & Central - Local Government, to overhaul Local Government - Empower Community involvement.
Second policy:
To encourage everyone to be involved in local decision making - empower individuals and communities to trust - be part of local government.
Third policy:
Consider Council amalgamation, to enable better co-ordination & better use of resources, provide smart sustainable and financial gains.
Rates and revenue policies
First policy:
Hold or lower rates, major items like 3 waters should be shifted to a Consumption Tax, submitted such to Finance & Expenditure Committee.
Second policy:
Best Practice Financial Management should continue, undertaken by council staff & advisors of all Council investments & Fees and charges.
Third policy:
Keep Council debt within current limits, keep the financial rating @ AA+ with a Stable Outlook, by careful debt prediction & management.
Recreation and culture policies
First policy:
Continue to support & collaborate with the Art & Culture sector & Aligned Organizations, provide facilities, venues, & community funding.
Second policy:
Continue funding Public Parks, Pools, Museums, Libraries & Community Halls, Community Events & Sports Events, to current standard or better.
Third policy:
Consider reviewing Liquor Licensing, currently managed by ILT, to assure community wellbeing & best practice takes place, harm is negated.
Transport policies
First policy:
Overhaul Public Transport, explore creating an EV Fleet, small "micro buses" with improved service, needs to be user friendly for people.
Second policy:
Continue to maintain Airport to a high standard, provide public transport to CBD & provide user friendly bike - scooter storage facility.
Third policy:
Monitor, keep clean & safe, & improve infrastructure like roads, bridges, car parks, footpaths & gardens, provide more waste bins & toilets.
Utilities and services policies
First policy:
Supply quality 3 waters via Water Entities Board. I envisage a General Consumption Tax, everyone pays, not just ratepayers, the solution!
Second policy:
Wishing for Council to commit to full automated waste program, created by locals, for locals, I'm a waste specialist, we can lead the way!
Third policy:
Improve animal control, street cleaning, provide more toilets and waste collection, better gardens, all done with community collaboration.
"After all that - Please do take the time to smell the roses..!!", Noel Peterson. Photo: Supplied
Contact information:
Email address: [email protected]
Mobile: 027 223 0103
Candidate Website: https://igreenman1.wixsite.com/website?fbclid=IwAR0IifuCKaXz-R4xsKu42WoP54l1JAT5IXG3jhz8tu46toDSewzom2fkNNA
Facebook – Politics: https://www.facebook.com/Greenwizardry
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noeljpeterson?lang=en
Authorised by: Noel. J. Peterson - Dunvegan - Bluff – 9814, [email protected]