Ben Dunbar-Smith

Candidate statement

My principal place of residence is in the Hamilton General Constituency area.

Times are tough for many people.

If you are having to tighten your belt, then so should the Regional Council!

That’s the purpose of the Rates Control Team.

We’re a region-wide team who are determined to drive efficiencies, reduce waste and cut costs.

• Our team made strong efforts to return $2.5 million surplus back to ratepayers. But we were blocked by a casting vote.
• If Rates Control is elected with a Majority this time, we’re determined to return this surplus back to you as rates reductions.
• We say it’s time to cut costs, such as slashing the $16.9 million spent on consultants last year.
• Our team believes precious water resources should be administered for the benefit of all New Zealanders. We oppose the creep of co-governance into decision-making on freshwater.
• For a new pragmatic approach, please vote for me and support Rates Control.

www.ratescontrolteam.co.nz

Candidate profile

0220 741 956
benjamin@wavespeed.co.nz
Hamilton