I'm standing, not walking. The events of the past week have caused me to reflect much on my mayoralty and have led me to make the decision to put my name forward again.
I am fortunate to live in a great community. It is a place with many challenges, and many opportunities. It has an exciting future and I have been very proud to have been involved for these past years in building a better future for our district. Cleaning up wastewater from our harbours is just one example! But right now we have the pressing economic conditions to manage, and the slow recovery of Thames compared with its neighbours of Paeroa and Waihi is concerning. We must perform better, and assisting businesses and ensuring there are jobs so people can earn a living must be a priority. Our Blueprint, and the District Plan rules that are developed to give effect to Blueprint, will be an important step forward in creating opportunities and removing the ridiculous barriers that currently exist.
I have chosen to play a supportive role for our local community groups, and I have to say it is this part of my job that I love the most. We have so many amazing people in our community doing just wonderful things that truly make a difference to our lives. Whether they are emergency services, social support networks or creating opportunities for physical activities each and every one of these people give of themselves to help others. Those are values that I hold dear.
I am looking forward to our future!
About Me
- Mayor Philippa
- Philippa is currently serving her second term as Mayor of the Thames Coromandel District Council. When she was first elected in 2004 she became the first female Mayor for Thames Coromandel. She is also currently the youngest Mayor in New Zealand. Prior to becoming Mayor she was the Deputy Mayor and Chair of Regulatory Committee from 2001-2004 and spent her first term in Local Government on the Tairua-Pauanui Community Board (1998-2001). Philippa is on the National Council of Local Government New Zealand, representing the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. She is the Chair of the National Council Climate Change Committee, in addition to holding the Environment Portfolio. She also the chairs the Rates Postponement Consortia, and is a member of the Regional Transport Committee and Civil Defence Committee. Philippa is a popular speaker and has presented for organisations such as Chamber of Commerce, Ingenium, Wasteminz and the Local Government Association of Queensland.
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