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Rhys Craig

2025 local elections - candidate profile

Candidate statement

My principal place of residence is in the Waikato General Constituency area.

Hello Everyone,

First off, I love the Waikato, I reside in the Waikato constituency.

With Central Government hinting for more autonomy of Regional Council it’s time to change track. Public transport does a fantastic job, My kids thought the bus ride to Fieldays was the best part of the Fieldays! Lol

We should be tightening our belts to weather the storm for a brighter future.

Yet, we need to invest more in capital investment fund earning assets, that reduce your rates!

We are lucky we haven't had the natural disasters of the Tasman Region or Hawkes Bay, currently only $6 million is allocated to disaster fund, this needs to be higher to support those affected.

*keep Waikato River clean.

*No to unnecessary spending.

*RMA changes by Central Government, we must account for these changes.

*Resist new climate action policies/taxes.

*Let’s keep farmers farming, limit policy change that interferes with that.

Candidate profile

Rhys Craig
020 401 53326
rhys_craig@hotmail.com
Waikato