Mayor of Hastings

Restructure council to remove departments that are non-core like youth and community development and reduce burden on ratepayers.

Close down vanity projects like the water education centre and utilise building better, maybe with water for staff.

Encourage more local events like Taste Hastings festival in Hastings fortnightly over summer rather than once a year.

Grow secure jobs so families can build their future by backing food and wine industries while attracting tech and knowledge based employers.

Connect disengaged young people with employers, schools and iwi partners to open pathways to work and reduce future social pressures.

Secure a fair, long-term funding solution for Hawke's Bay tourism so approximately 5,000 local jobs and $774 million of economic value are not left at risk.