Thanks to everyone who came along on Sunday 3rd August for our final public meeting before the local body elections. We had another fantastic turnout and an engaged, thoughtful audience.

Kathryn delivered an insightful presentation on the key public issues shaping our district. With her deep experience as an independent senior international development consultant—specialising in governance, public sector reform, policy development, and strategic budgeting—we’re incredibly lucky to have her expertise on our team.

We also had a helpful and practical overview of the STV (Single Transferable Vote) system, thanks to John. We hope it made things a little clearer and helps you make your vote count.

Check out the presentation from Sunday here and stay informed.

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What’s Next?

🗳 Candidate Questionnaires – We’re sending these to all local election candidates. As responses come in, they’ll be posted to our website. Once we’ve collected all of them, we’ll also provide an easy-to-read summary to help you compare where they stand. A copy of the questionnaire can be found here and responses will be posted under each ward group here

📅 Meet the Candidates Events – A full list of upcoming public meetings is now on our website. It’s a packed schedule and a great sign of how many people are stepping up to represent their communities. The list can be found here

We’ll keep you updated as the campaign unfolds.