John Futter

Candidate Statement

My principal place of residence is in the area.

Part-time worker @ https://www.earthsciences.nz.

I am a semi-retired Engineer who lives in Norfolk Rd with my wife Karen. I am standing for Council as an apolitical candidate. I’m concerned with how much rates have increased over the past years.

I hope to make a difference with: any future rates rises, that these will not be greater than the rate of inflation.

The environment is super important to me, as is water. No major decisions should be made with regard to water-rights, bores or water supply until the data collected by GW (via the big tennis racket suspended below a helicopter) is available.

Refer to ‘Taking to the skies to Understand Wairarapa aquifers’ at GWRC.

Roading is also a focus of mine. The recent State Highway 2 repairs in Carterton are great, but the process was very disruptive to both road users, businesses, and householders alike, and could have been handled better.