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It has been a privilege to serve the community over the last nine years and I hope to continue to do so on behalf of the Waimakariri residents. 📰Full Announcment: Councillor Philip Redmond, QSM, has announced that he is seeking re-election to the Waimakariri District Council. He is standing in the Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward where he topped the polls in both 2019 and 2022. A former Kaiapoi-based lawyer, Redmond brings extensive legal expertise, company directorships and proven local government experience to his councillor role. He was awarded the Queen's Service Medal (QSM) for community service in 2019. As a long-standing member of the Institute of Directors (IOD), he brings extensive governance expertise to Council. Redmond supports the Local Water Done Well reforms and the Council's proposed internal business unit, which he believes will deliver real benefits to Waimakariri District’sratepayers. He firmly believes in retaining local control of assets and keeping chlorine out of urban residential water supplies. "Waimakariri's unprecedented growth requires experienced leadership to effectively guide our district through theopportunities and challenges ahead," says Redmond. Key priorities for Redmond include implementing water and Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms, while ensuring that the Council delivers on its core responsibilities to residents. Redmond is a passionate advocate for the Waimakariri District and prides himself on being responsive to residents' needs. He champions sustainable and affordable rates alongside investment in key projects that will ensure Waimakariri continues to thrive as an attractive place to live. "We must invest wisely in essential infrastructure to support growth and development, while maintaining affordability for residents," he notes. During his two terms, the Council has achieved one of the lowest rates increases in New Zealand. Redmond continues to advocate for roading and drainage improvements and enhanced community facilities throughout the Woodend, Ravenswood, Pegasus Town and Kaiapoi areas. For Redmond, key future opportunities include delivering infrastructure improvements to support Waimakariri’s growing population, maintaining strong local representation and services and responsibly addressing climate change and sustainability, while keeping rates affordable. Redmond's commonsense and practical approach providessound governance. He is an active contributor to a collaborative council that delivers results for its community. "It has been a privilege to serve the community over the last nine years, and I hope to continue working constructively on behalf of Waimakariri residents," said Redmond.