John Chapman –
"It takes a team to govern Ruapehu."
"Ruapehu District Council faces enormous challenges over the next decade in its governance of the district. The loss of jobs in the south and the closure of the Chateau in the north have negatively impacted our local economy still recovering from COVID. The challenges of rebuilding our economy and governing effectively and affordably for all our communities will take a team that will listen to our communities, work across our administration, community boards and iwi to meet those challenges. A team that, once elected, can set aside political differences and work together for the benefit of all our communities."
MY STRENGTHS
Ambition
I'm passionate about what I do, and never do things half-heartedly.
Precision
I believe it's pointless to do something if you're not going to do it well.
Assertive
I'm not afraid to ask the difficult questions and have the difficult conversations.
MY EXPERIENCE IN RUAPEHU
National Park Community Board Member
2016-19
As a Board Member, I successfully proposed a memorandum of understanding between RDC and Horizons on the regulation of smoke nuisance in our district and informed the Council's current waste minimisation policy.
Waimarino Waiouru Community Board Member
2019-22
My proposals for restructuring the Community Boards have been implemented and give the boards a more positive role in our governance.
