Candidate information

My principal place of residence is in the North
Canterbury/Ōpukepuke Constituency area.
I am seeking re-election so that I can continue to
support better social and economic outcomes for
people of North Canterbury while ensuring
positive environmental improvements. I
understand the complexities of new planning legislation and
the need to urgently take actions that will enable us to adapt to
climate change pressures. Improving water quality for drinking,
swimming and ecosystem health is a priority issue for me. I
support local rural catchment groups who work hard to address
on-farm environmental issues. I want to promote the special
character of our outstanding natural environments and unique
cultural setting to foster growth in tourism and recreation. I
support public transport initiatives and more compact urban
growth that will help to reduce carbon emissions and loss of
productive land. I'm an experienced Councillor and effective
communicator who thinks outside the square to deliver sensible,
forward-thinking governance solutions. I will continue to
facilitate positive change.

Shaun LISSINGTON

My principal place of residence is in the
Christchurch North East/Ōrei Constituency area.
I will place the health of our water and our
community at the forefront of my decision
making and will prioritise action on light rail and
climate resilience. I will work for increased
funding for tree planting projects and an affordable and
accessible public transport system that reduces congestion on
roads.
I was head boy at Linwood College through the 2011
earthquakes where I worked with our community to look after
our students and families. I have experience as an elected
Community Board Member at the Council and have
qualifications in health sciences and web design and am a self-employed
designer and contractor.
I've spoken to many households throughout this campaign that
want the basics done right and our children and grandchildren
to inherit a natural and liveable environment. With your
support I will work for a resilient Canterbury for now and for
future generations.
www.joedaviesforecan.com

David EAST

My principal place of residence is in the
Christchurch North East/Ōrei Constituency area.
Choosing the right candidate can be tricky. Do
they have experience in the field they're making
bold statements about? Or are they the know it
all that comes in and wrecks your workplace? If
re-elected, hopefully there will be others with experience so I
can listen without wanting to bop them on the nose with a
rolled-up newspaper.
20 years in transport and infrastructure, while serving the last 3
years on Regional Council as Deputy Chair of the Canterbury
Regional Transport Committee I have the experience yet remain
keen to learn from industry leaders and experts.
My commitment to utilizing the rail corridors for regional travel
to Christchurch and out to the districts is supported by the work
I've done securing KiwiRail a seat and keeping passenger rail
progressing within the Regional Transport Committee.
Lowering emissions while protecting industry and the
environment is not just achievable it's ideal.

My principal place of residence is not in the
Christchurch West/Ōpuna Constituency area.
I am formerly the city councillor for Christchurch
Central, former director of Rebuild Christchurch.
More recently I have been developing high spec
homes and growing a medical cannabis company
with the aim of helping people and supporting sustainable land
use to more farms. I hold an MBA degree specialising in finance.
I will bring to the council table deep passion and knowledge of
the city, sound business understanding and extensive
governance experience to ensure good decisions are made on
your behalf.
There is much to be done. Better public transport, cleaner rivers,
clean water security, sustainable land use and more. All things
that matter now and into the future. I have a track record of
getting things done and will bring this track record to ECan.
A vote for me is a vote for you and our environment we call
home.
www.facebook.com/DeonSwiggsNZ

John STRINGER

My principal place of residence is in the
Christchurch Central/Ōhoko Constituency area.
Vote for Genevieve - Vote for Water.
As a journalist, I'm not afraid to ask the gnarly
questions on issues that don't sit quite right.
These investigations include freshwater bottling
consents, our region's unwavering use of synthetic nitrate
fertiliser, and on coastal activities affecting marine mammals.
My petition against controversial Belfast freshwater bottling
consents was supported by more than 114,000, and as a
founding member of Aotearoa Water Action, I was integral in
the quashing of these consents in Court.
With a family history of colorectal cancer, I can't ignore the
clear link between synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use and the
increased risk of developing the disease.
I will continue to advocate for greater restrictions on its use in
all farming practices.
Further advocacy includes creating Marine Protected Areas and
for the removal of set nets from harbours, estuaries and rivers.
Climate change preparedness is also vital for future generations.

Greg BYRNES

My principal place of residence is not in the
Christchurch South/Ōwhanga Constituency area.
I am running as a way to give back to the
environment and people that have sustained my
life here in Canterbury. Healthy waterways and
wildlife, action on climate change, excellent
public transport and engaged communities will help Canterbury
achieve a positive future.
After completing a BSc at Canterbury University, I worked in
conservation, tourism and on farms. I completed a PhD at
Lincoln University and worked as a scientist at Manaaki Whenua
- Landcare Research in a range of programmes.
I now run a small research business, and work in community
development in Addington and Halswell, because our changing
times need strong, resilient, adaptable communities. I am part
of volunteer communities working on environmental issues,
both locally and nationally.
I have the experience to work constructively at the council table
to drive progress towards a healthy environment and will work
hard to do this with your vote.
www.chryshorn.com

My principal place of residence is in the
Christchurch South/Ōwhanga Constituency area.
I grew up in south Christchurch, on the banks of
the Ōpāwaho/Heathcote, where I still live. I'd like
my daughters to grow up as I did, playing in and
drinking our water, without it risking their
health. I'd like them to be able to travel around our great
region without burning fossil fuels, and without the dread of
climate change.
So I need to stand for ECan - to improve our water; to stand up
against industrial dairying; to make meaningful progress on
climate change; to get public transport moving for future
generations of Cantabrians.
I have undergraduate and Master's degrees in biological
sciences, so understand the challenges and complexities facing
our environment - and the solutions needed to fix them.
We need radical action - now. People created these problems.
People must fix them. With your vote, I will act to improve our
environment, for ours and future generations.

Vicky SOUTHWORTH

My principal place of residence is in the Mid-
Canterbury/Ōpākihi Constituency area.
Environment Canterbury is failing to address
nitrate pollution of our groundwater and
adequately protect our aquatic ecosystems from
over abstraction.
This threatens your health and destroys your recreational
opportunities.
This is a legacy issue from ten years of Government control
focused primarily on facilitating massive irrigation development.
Knowledge of excess nitrate leaching from dairy cows prompted
me to privately test ground and surface water in the Ōpākihi
ward for the past three years.
My results indicate ECan's monitoring is inadequate and it's
reporting selective.
People's health is dependent on clean water and healthy
environments. Healthy water is not optional. This is the single
issue on which I stand.
As a semi-retired production animal veterinarian with
qualifications in fish health, I am well placed to understand the
science from both a farm and environment perspective.
We have a duty to urgently address this pollution for future
generations.

My principal place of residence is in the Mid-
Canterbury/Ōpākihi Constituency area.
I bring local leadership with a sound knowledge
of the Canterbury region but particularly the
Ashburton and Selwyn districts.
I have a long history of serving my community in
a variety of roles, including leading environmental stewardship
initiatives across the region and on my own land.
As a councillor I've been leading reviews of our flood protection
and river management and how we fund these, with particular
consideration of the additional threat climate change brings.
I've brought governance skills, pragmatism, and common sense
to the council. I'm led by science and facts rather than political
rhetoric; and advocate for a frugal and accountable regime
when spending your ratepayers' money.
However, I acknowledge there is still much to be done in
improving our biodiversity and freshwater values, building on
the huge amount of work already underway.
Having served one term on council I'm offering myself for re-election.

John SUNCKELL

My principal place of residence is in the South
Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi Constituency area.
As winners of the 2009 Supreme Canterbury
Ballance Farm Environment Awards, I have shown
environmental stewardship. This was
demonstrated by the careful management of our
soil and water resources, the protection and enhancement of
the Ohapi Stream and the innovation and adoption of precision
agricultural technology.
I have considerable experience with water management for
local communities, industry and agriculture. A member of the
Ohapi Water Users Group, Orari River Committee and Chairman
of Geraldine Water Solutions.
I offer environmental stewardship, commitment to the
Canterbury region, an enquiring mind, positive approach,
strong governance and advocacy for the South Canterbury
District.
The key issues that need to be addressed are the management
of freshwater, land, air, soil and coastal erosion, together with
flood control measures; the public transport debate; addressing
climate change; strategic direction through long term planning;
nutrient migration; and improved decision processes to enhance
a better future for Canterbury.

Peter SCOTT