Former Hamilton councillor eyes Rotorua council

Ratu Tibble

Candidates are into the campaign phase for Rotorua's local government elections.

There are 31 confirmed nominations for election to the Rotorua District Council - 10 incumbent councillors and 21 new faces.

Elections will be by postal ballot between September 20 and October 12.

Today, the Rotorua Daily Post introduces the final new candidate for election, Ratu Tibble.

Mr Tibble is a former Hamilton City councillor and a "committee member on countless community boards".

"I have come to understand that the key functions of a councillor are to set the strategic direction of council and to ask critical questions of council management to ensure they are working in an honest and transparent manner."

The father of two adult children, Mr Tibble said he wanted to be an advocate for Rotorua's culture of arts, theatre and film, to show a greater appreciation of the role of senior citizens, drive economic growth and prosperity and keep the council's management groups honest.

He said he would make Rotorua a better place to live by supporting policies that encourage Rotorua residents to build a stronger sense of community.

"It's people that make Rotorua great and people that will make Rotorua greater." In the coming weeks, the Rotorua Daily Post will continue its election coverage and publish profiles of all candidates closer to the election.