Successful candidates congratulated
Hon Chris Tremain
Minister of Local Government
12 October 2013
Media Statement
Successful candidates congratulated
Local Government Minister Chris
Tremain today congratulated the successful candidates in the
2013 local authority elections.
“There are lots
of changes taking place in local government and it’s an
exciting time to be involved in decision making,” says Mr
Tremain.
“In councils where Mayors and
councillors have been re-elected congratulations. Your
community clearly values your leadership and it is a chance
to continue with existing plans.
“In councils
where there has been a change of leadership it’s a fresh
start and an opportunity for renewed vigour and vision. I
look forward to meeting newly elected Mayors as well as
incumbents at the Mayors Forum being held on Thursday in
Wellington.
“I would like to thank those New
Zealanders who made an effort to vote and have a say in the
shape of their community. I encourage people to engage
with their local representatives to make sure their voice is
heard.
“I also want to congratulate the many
people in the media who have worked hard to promote stories
about the local elections. Local councils work best when
their proposals, plans and decisions are well known by the
people they represent. The news media have a critically
important role in supporting this aspect of our
democracy.”
ENDS