Councillor and Community Board candidates for Linwood Ward.

Linwood Ward - Councillor (1 required)

Alexandra DAVIDSYour Positive Voice For Linwood

My principal place of residence is in the Linwood Ward area. I am also standing for the Linwood Ward of the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board and the Canterbury District Health Board.

I am proactive, results-focussed with the enthusiasm and energy needed to raise the profile of our community and effect positive change.
I have been on the Community Board since 2013. In this time, I have held a variety of positions, including Chair of Keep Christchurch Beautiful, Chair of Keep New Zealand Beautiful, Elected Member of the National Young Elected Members Board, Elected Member of the national Community Board Executive Committee, Trustee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Chair of Whitau School and daily work with the Battered Women's Trust.
These experiences have given me the opportunity to develop the community knowledge and leadership and negotiation skills we need around the council table for us to make positive steps forward for the entire community regeneration.
I am proud to have grown up in the Linwood Ward area and I am fully committed to giving all residents the strong, positive representation they deserve.

Yani JOHANSONThe People's Choice - Labour

My principal place of residence is in the Linwood Ward area.

I bring experience to the Council table showing strong leadership in representing the Linwood ward. I am committed to: Keeping rates affordable and fair; A living wage for Council, its companies and contractors; Getting improved maintenance of parks, roads, cemeteries, and rivers; Fixing broken infrastructure in suburbs sooner and better instead of gold plating the central city; Addressing the flooding issues in Bromley and Woolston; Seeing through completion of the new Linwood pool and the renewal of Linwood Park; Cleaning up the Heathcote and Avon Rivers; Retaining the Council's assets in public ownership; Reducing the post-earthquake multiple layers of expensive and extravagant bureaucracy; Protecting the water supply from being permanently chlorinated / privatised/ bottled off. I voted against the CEO salary package. I'm dedicated to standing up for social justice, environmental sustainability, and transparent decision-making and proudly standing up for the community. I seek your support for re-election.

Linwood Ward - Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board (2 required)

Alexandra DAVIDSYour Positive Voice For Linwood

My principal place of residence is in the Linwood Ward of the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board area. I am also standing for Linwood Ward Councillor and the Canterbury District Health Board.

I am proactive, results-focussed with the enthusiasm and energy needed to raise the profile of our community and effect positive change.
I have been on the Community Board since 2013. In this time, I have held a variety of positions, including Chair of Keep Christchurch Beautiful, Chair of Keep New Zealand Beautiful, Elected Member of the National Young Elected Members Board, Elected Member of the national Community Board Executive Committee, Trustee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Chair of Whitau School and daily work with the Battered Women's Trust.
These experiences have given me the opportunity to develop the community knowledge and leadership and negotiation skills we need around the board table for us to make positive steps forward for the entire community regeneration.
I am proud to have grown up in the Linwood Ward area and I am fully committed to giving all residents the strong, positive representation they deserve.

Hana KAKOIThriving Communities

My principal place of residence is in the Linwood Ward of the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board area.

I have lived in the Linwood area most of my life, attending local schools, as do my children. I am passionate about seeing our community advance and thrive.I have spent my last four years as the Community Development Worker and Manager of the Bromley Community Centre which has opened further opportunities for me to be Project Manager of LYFE (Linwood Youth Festival Experience) and a member of the Linwood College Community Partnership Group. I am also the President of the Linwood Keas Rugby League Football Club. I believe I have the passion and dedication to make a valuable contribution to our community, and a depth of real life skills and knowledge that will enable me to advocate strongly and effectively for the Linwood Ward.
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Jackie SIMONSThe People's Choice - Labour

My principal place of residence is in the Linwood Ward of the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board area.

I have lived in the Woolston/Linwood area most of my life. Working in healthcare, I increasingly see a community divided and dysfunctional because of rising poverty and inequality. It doesn't need to be like this, and we can fix it. Ultimately, we deserve a better future for ourselves and our families.
If elected I would like to encourage resources that inspire people to become more involved and gain a better sense of self- worth and regard for their surroundings. To do this, I believe you need to be able to empathise, not sympathise, and have walked the walk, not read the book.
I have faced many of the challenges and barriers that people are facing today, and I believe I have the abilities to help break down these barriers and improve the day to day lives of our citizens.

Jack SINGHSSD Multicultural Community, Linwood

My principal place of residence is in the Linwood Ward of the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board area.

I live in the area of election 29 St. John Street, Woolston, Linwood.
My name is Jack Singh, a New Zealand citizen, President of Christchurch-Fiji Association, Justice of Peace for New Zealand, voluntary Social worker and also serving Woolston and Bromley Community as committee member.
I also have an office at 29 St. John Street, Linwood to serve the community.
I am a graduate with Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Public administration, Education and Social Science.
I have served as President of Fiji Headteachers' Association, Training co ordinator of American Peace Corps in Fiji and Fiji Teachers Union.
I am honest and dedicated worker and have time to serve the community. My vision is to represent all communities across our city to reflect the diversity of Christchurch.

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This candidate information has been compiled under the Local Electoral Act 2001. The Act provides than an electoral officer is not required to verify or investigate any information included in candidate profile statements and is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained in such statements.