Warren Maher

Candidate statement

Rates Control Team

My principal place of residence is in the Thames-Coromandel General Constituency area.

As a longtime resident of this region, I am seeking re-election to continue work on rates control, environmental management, public transport and flood protection and drainage. As your Councilor, I will ensure we deliver accountable transparent decision making and deliver practical value to our rate payers.

It’s time to cut costs, such as the $16.9 million spent annually on consultants or the $2.5 million prior year surplus not returned to rate payers, but withheld for future use on a possible project?

I believe we need to focus on in-house expertise and local community knowledge.

Our Peninsula environment, both on land and sea is our greatest asset, so we must prioritise its future protection. This is why I have championed initiatives to improve our water quality, enhance bio-diversity and bio-security.

I believe economic, social and cultural values can all be balanced to enhance our unique diverse part of the Waikato.

Candidate profile

0274 734 835
w.maher@xtra.co.nz
Thames-Coromandel