On the 1st of November a new form of Auckland city comes into existance. Before then you'll have the chance to vote for a mayor, a councillor and a new community board. There are 18 candidates standing for 5 positions on the Waiheke Community Board.
In this first of two opportunities to hear from the candidates Waiheke radio has given each of them two minutes to answer the question, "Why should Waiheke people vote for you?"
After you've listened to the statements we encourage you to make comment and ask questions. Later in the election process we will ask each candidate back on-air for an interview which will include your questions. We look forward to your input.
UPDATE: We have now conducted an interview with this candidate incorporating some of the community feedback and questions. Take a listen
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What is Absolutely Waiheke? what does it represent and why only three people using the term?
What do you have in common with Allen Davies?
Charissa Snijders is not part of the Absolutely Waiheke platform. The three candidates standing on that platform are Marijke Ransom, Paul Walden and Allen Davies
Charissa, what's your position on Waiheke becoming a Biosphere reserve?
I support Waiheke becoming a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Hi Charissa
I'm interested in knowing more about the candidates 'collective' view on some of the 'things' that help people work effectively together, so have posted the same 3 questions to all candidates
cheers - dougal
1. What do you see as being the 3-4 key ‘things/areas’ the new board should focus on or understand within the first 90 days of being elected?
2. What do you believe are the 3-5 key capabilities/skills the new board need to have/develop in order to work effectively
3. What would be your answer to the question “WHY does the community board exist?” (WHY it’s meant to be doing whatever it does)
1. The key areas the new board should focus on within the first 3 months would be around strengthening our position and influence in our ability to make key community decisions within the new Auckland City structure.
Depending on who was elected, part of this would be to create a shared overall vision for Waiheke during the 3 year term. Identifying roles each person on the board would fill and begin to outline the steps necessary to be able to achieve this.
2. I believe the skills necessary for the elected board members will be around their ability to work together - collaboration is key. They will need to have the ability to listen to each other and the wider community. And respect each other. High emotional intelligence - celebrate the diversity that each member brings to the board and work to strengthen those skills within each person for the collective good. Also, they will need to have the experience and personal skills to be able to navigate and stand up to the new Council.
3. I believe the community board acts as a representation of the people of Waiheke. It is the link to the goverance of Auckland and the board has the ability to shape the direction of Waiheke's future. Because people are nominated for this role, time and energy is set aside to be able to achieve the objectives set by the board and the community.