Top 5 Issues

1. The people know what is needed in their community, the connection between community and council needs to be seamless. It is about giving the grassrootsof the community the opportunity and the tools to greater and more informed access to council and how decisions are made. Being approachable
   
2. Ensuring that the core business of the council is taken care of and strengthened, as with the recent disaster, without the"taken for granted amenities" such as water,electricity and sewerage we are left as a city ,in a very vunerable position.
   
3. We need to build a self reliant community, by supporting local businesses and bringing pride to the area that we are a part of. Building stronger communities will result in a strong and vibrant city that we can all proud of
   
4. Transparency and accountibility,ensuring the decisions that are made at the council table are a fair representation of what the communities and city want.
   
5. The redevelopment of our inner city infrastructure to future proof what will be built.
   Sustainability and development need to go hand in hand.

Personal Profile

Tena Koutou Katoa

 I am Stan Tawa married to Merekaraka - proud parents to our two sons.

I have lived in North New Brighton for 20 years ,with our sons been schooled locally through their education.

James is in his 3rd year at Lincoln University ,studying for a degree in Business,Tourism Management and Environment.

Caleb is in year12 at Aranui High School and was part of a gold medal winning Combination Band in Blenheim recently.

With your help in electing me for council You not only get myself but the full support of my beautiful family whom are also passionate about seeing our community change to be a safer, more transparent and sustainable place in which our community can be proud of for now and future generations.

“Stan the peoples man - Standing for You” is our policy not just a play on words.

We believe everybody has ideas and opinions that need to be heard. Talk to us, we will do our best to be a voice for you. We will take your concerns and thoughts then plan a strategy or action that can see real results not just words.

 Let me be your choice so I can be your voice to the council to see real people get real results and build a real and greater community together.

 About myself

I have been employed in the Hospitality industry both nationally and internationally for 27 years

I am currently employed at CPIT as a Chef Lecturer for Diploma of Professional Cookery

 Chef Manager to our National double Gold Medal winning students for the last five years

I have been awarded the National Excellence in Tertiary Teaching Award 2003

 Our family are actively involved in Grace Vineyard Church, At the Beach.

Aranui High School Board of Trustees member from 2007 -2010,

I have been involved in the mentoring of youth for the past 15 years in our community

Chairperson -Aranui High School Board of Trustees member from 2009-2010.

 Trust member of Community Connection Nga Ngaru Trust (North Beach - endorsed by Kim Money -Chairperson)

Favourite surfing spots for our family North Beach we live 1minute away from the break!

Vote Stan Tawa - Your choice for council