Melanie Butler
Affiliation: Independent
My principal place of residence is in the Te Hirawanui General Ward area.
Candidate statement
I'm running for PNCC because it's time for accountability when it comes to your rates. I'm standing independently to represent everyday residents feeling the pressure of rising costs across the board and that includes our ever-increasing rates.
My priority is simple: focus on paying the huge council debt down, keep rates hikes down and ensure your money is spent wisely. That means focusing on essential services not pointless extras. Council spending needs to reflect what our community actually needs, not what looks good on a glossy brochure.
I'll fight to keep spending transparent, challenge wasteful spending, and push for smarter financial planning. We can't keep expecting ratepayers to foot the bill for every new idea without clear value or real long term benefit. It's time for a strong voice at the council table, someone who will ask hard questions and stand up for you.