Paul believes it’s time for change, to look ahead with vision to a new Rotorua.

To create a truly caring, respectful and prosperous community,

Paul has the three skills that are key;

Effective    leadership

Decisive    Action

Persistent  Follow Through

From my own experience, from many discussions with concerned Rotorua rate payers and from data analysis*, I have assembled the following to provide some simple, straight-forward ideas about what our City could look like.

 

Manifesto

A Prosperous, Caring and Respectful Community

PROSPERING; A successful prospering community

Creating an environment where people and businesses are motivated to be successful.

 

CARING; Creating a safe and caring home & community

The mutual caring and respect for cultural diversity, a place where families and whānau are safe and strong.

 

RESPECTING; A community that respects its environment

Respect and understand the needs of our lakes, streams, forests and geothermal resources; commitment to sustaining, improving the natural environment as the treasured asset that it is.

Top 5 Issues

1. 1. PROSPERING;
   A successful prospering community
   Creating an environment where people and businesses are motivated to be successful.
   • Encouraging private enterprise (a solution orientated friendly council environment)
   • Streamlined resource consents processes.
   • An attractive, vibrant, fun and exciting city centre
   • Enhancing tourism as an iconic sector of Rotorua's economy
   • Celebrating and promoting our district's unique qualities
   
   
2. 2. CARING; Creating a safe and caring home & community
   
   The mutual caring and respect for cultural diversity, a place where families and whānau are safe and strong.
   • Safe homes and streets / Less crime
   • Support for young people and older people
   • Organizations working together on agreed priorities
   • Providing safe public spaces
   • Respect for cultural diversity
   
   
   
3. 3. RESPECTING; A community that respects its environment
   Respect and understand the needs of our lakes, streams, forests and geothermal resources; commitment to sustaining, improving the natural environment as the treasured asset that it is.
   • Managing and protecting geothermal resources and our springs, trout, lakes, forests, geysers
   • Historical sites and buildings are protected and promoted
   • Looking after our air, land and water resources
   • Waste reduction, re-use and recycling
   • Conserving energy and reducing our reliance on non-renewable energy
   
   
4. * Wherever possible, I have used the Rotorua community outcomes data analysis Report (APR Consultants 2007) on Rotorua as a blueprint and inspiration. The Report, the only document about Rotorua that references submissions from more than 800 local people, from a broad cross-section of the community. This report clearly lays out the challenges and opportunities that confront us all.

Personal Profile

Born in Rotorua Paul is now 46, with an extensive business background establishing and run many entrepreneurial enterprises over the last 28 years. With a diploma in professional interior design Paul opened his first design studio in Eruera Street, Rotorua in 1988.

Paul has been married to Cath (Shop Rotorua Coordinator) for 14 years. Presently he is the CEO of COR Promotions (Creating Opportunities Rotorua) a festival and events company, running the last two Rotorua HOT Festivals. Paul is also chairman of the BOP Event & Festival Charitable Trust.

He looks forward to helping Rotorua move ahead and further serving our community’s needs.