Matthew McDonald says one term isn't enough as a councillor.
Matthew is standing for re-election for the Stratford Constituency of the Taranaki Regional Council (TRC), a position he has held for the past three years.
"I think the first term was really a very good learning curve, and I want to continue the work I am doing."
Matthew says he has enjoyed the first three years as a TRC councillor.
"I have really enjoyed all the learning. In particular I have enjoyed being on the road transport committee, with the work being done on Mt Messenger and the ongoing improvements on SH43."