My Family
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| Jane and Richard Kempthorne | Pictured from left: Sarah, Isabella, Nick, Bonnie, Richard, Hannah, Hayden, Jane with Eva and Jess. |
Jane and Richard have been married 31 years and lived 21 years on an orchard in Appleby and 8 years in Richmond.
Hannah is teaching locally. Nick, Bonnie and daughters Isabella and Eva live in Nelson and Nick is a Policeman in Nelson. Jess and Hayden live in Brightwater - Jess is an Administrator at Brightwater Engineering and Hayden is a Sports & Events Co-Ordinator. Sarah is a Nurse in Wellington.
A proven leader for Tasman
I have served the people of Tasman District as a Councillor for six years and as Mayor since October 2007. I have the experience, ability and vision to lead our Council. I have a passion for Tasman District and the will to see it thrive.
I have proven my abilities as a leader, decision-maker and communicator.
These skills have been demonstrated in the roles I currently hold as:
• Mayor of Tasman District Council
• Chair of the Tasman Regional Sports Trust
• Chair of the NZ Agrichemical Education Trust
• Chair of the NZ Boysenberry Council
I have demonstrated my ability to lead and get groups to work cooperatively with the various communities that make up the Tasman District and I have an inclusive approach to decision-making.
What I stand for
• I believe it is essential to work with diverse interest groups.
• I see value in Council working with other organisations and businesses to deliver desired community outcomes.
• I value and support volunteers.
• I believe Council must work with ratepayers and residents.
Rates
I am committed to delivering core services at an affordable cost.
Cooperation between councils
• I will facilitate a progressive working relationship between Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough Councils and identify opportunities to work together.
• I believe the Councils must work constructively to identify and fund regional facilities.
Roading
• I support the Cycleway Tourism Project driven by Nelson Cycle Trail Trust connecting Richmond, Brightwater, Kohatu, and Motueka.
• I will work with the Nelson City Council and NZTA to address conjestion in Nelson City.
• I support identifying the Main Freight Transport (working group) routes and working to secure national funding.