Candidates for Shirley-Papanui Community Board

Five members to be elected.

• Myra BARRY (Christchurch 2021)
• Bill BUSH (Independent)
• Ngaire BUTTON (Independent Citizens)
• Tracey DORREEN (Labour for Christchurch 2021)
• Megan EVANS (Independent)
• Chris GOURLIE (Labour for Christchurch 2021)
• Dennis HILLS (Christchurch 2021)
• Sharon LINGHAM (Independent)
• Tracey LOUDON (Independent)
• Yvonne PALMER (Independent)
• Ralph ROSS (Independent)
• Douceline WARDLE (Independent)
• Steve WRIGHT (Labour for Christchurch 2021)

Myra BARRY (Christchurch 2021)

Having grown up in Shirley and been a resident in Papanui for the past 30 years, I understand both their strengths and their needs. I’m a current Community Board member and involved in numerous community groups, including the Belfast Kapuatohe Historical Committee, which I chair, and the committee for the 4 laning of Main North Road Styx Bridge. I am also a Justice of the Peace. My life has been devoted to working with children and the elderly. My husband Kevin and I have organised the Barrys’ annual toy drive for the past 16 years, donating over 150,000 toys to underprivileged children. I am keen to support the development of local parks and playgrounds and improved safety in our streets and neighbourhoods. I will make myself available to listen to individuals and groups as I have done for the last six years. myra.barry@netaccess.co.nz

Bill BUSH (Independent)

Resident of Redwood Springs with his partner Annette resided in Christchurch for 36 years. Has one adult son Isaac. Current President and Life Member of the Belfast Rugby Club, also representing Canterbury, NZ All Blacks and NZ Maori teams.

Awarded an MNZM for services to rugby in 1996. Self employed for 18 years as an owner operator. Been Vice President and President of the Canterbury Rugby Football Union 1998-2003.

Committed to community involvement especially having opportunities for young people being able to participate with sport and after school activities. Will work with the community to advocate for safe roads, a clean and safe environment with crime reduction. The development of parks, sports grounds, playground equipment. Have a new water facility for the North-West community.

Seeking election to improve services and facilities for the people living in the Shirley Papanui Community Board boundary.

Ngaire BUTTON (Independent Citizens)

Christchurch is home to me. I was born here and have lived most of my life here.

Four of my children were born here and all of them have been educated at local schools.

My passion is to grow the City while preserving our character and assets for future generations.

I am a long-term thinker and believe strongly in efficient local government making sound common sense decisions.

The welfare of Youth and Family and the safety of our local community are a primary motivating factor in my decision to invest my life in serving on the Community Board.

Election to the Community Board will be a natural progression of the work I already do on the Board of Trustees and Women’s support and personal growth network.

I am committed to and practise Christian values.

My interests include music, draughts, gardening, fishing and camping with my family.

Tracey DORREEN (Labour for Christchurch 2021)

I have had leadership roles in various community organisations for several years, especially in working with people with disabilities. I am currently studying towards a degree in psychology. I live locally and am married with three children. I actively support the right of all children to live and play in a safe environment and I’ll work to improve road safety, especially for children going to and from school. I will also work for improved street lighting, as this is another important safety issue. Another priority for me is affordable access to swimming pools and sporting facilities. I am strongly opposed to the introduction of user charges for library books and water supply. I am a solutions-oriented woman who believes in a team approach to solving problems. I am committed to serving the people of Papanui-Shirley to the best of my ability.

traceyd@paradise.net.nz

Megan EVANS (Independent)

I have lived in your community for 9 years with 6 of these as the St Albans Community Constable.

I am currently a Christchurch City Councillor, member of the Shirley/Papanui Community Board and a front line Police Officer in your area.

In my first term on Council I have served on Sustainable Transport and Utilities, Regulatory and Consents and Community and Leisure Committees. I have also served on many resource consent hearing panels.

As a mother, I understand the importance of creating a safer community with a sense of well being for the whole ward. It has been a privilege to serve as an elected member and I feel I have made a valuable contribution and would like to continue to serve you as a Community Board member in the Shirley/Papanui Ward.

Chris GOURLIE (Labour for Christchurch 2021)

I’ve a long-standing relationship with this ward, first as a teenager visiting family and friends, later as a student, and more recently as a resident. I’m employed as an account manager for a consultancy firm. More importantly, I’m active in the Restorative Justice Services Trust – an organisation helping victims of crime through a reconciliation process - as both a facilitator and as a member of the Trust Board. A healthy community empowers us all. Unfortunately the well-being of our ward is threatened because it is being divided physically by heavy traffic passing through our neighbourhoods. Another concern is that some people no longer feel safe in our suburbs. These are two issues that we need to address urgently. I’ll work to tackle traffic problems and to build a spirit of community cooperation and understanding. I’ll be a strong voice to make sure that your views are heard.

chris_gourlie@hotmail.com

Dennis HILLS (Christchurch 2021)

First elected to the Board in 1992, I have been Deputy Chairperson since 1998. A Justice of the Peace, Technical Consultant and former DSIR scientist, I am committed to serving my community. As a Redwood resident for 45 years I’ve been involved in the Redwood School PTA, Redwood Community Centre Association, WEA Council and District Council of Social Services. I have always worked to preserve our precious environment. I chair Guardians of the Styx and wrote the book "The Styx Story". I strongly support effective recycling of waste. The City Council often calls on residents to give their views on complex issues. My technical knowledge has enabled me to explain the issues and to assist local people to communicate their views. I have also made submissions to the Council on their behalf. I ask for your support so that I may continue to work for the community. dennis.hills@xtra.co.nz

Sharon LINGHAM (Independent)

Proud Canterbrian Sharon Lingham is a wife, mother and a successful businesswoman.

Experience includes Marketing, Tourism, Farming, Horticulture, Sharon is active in the community and charities.

She appeared on CTV breakfast show aiding and profiling local talent and charities, introducing entertainers as they visit our region.

Policies

• Listening to the residents’ concerns
• Advocating a fair go for ALL rate payers including rural area
• Addressing issues of entertainment and leisure for our young
• Advocating a safer environment for the elderly

As a businessperson, I realize that the Public Dollar can only go so far and

should be used wisely, not on frivolous expenses

Having lived in the area and rural community, I’m aware of community requirements

Promoting local tourism

A fresh face with personal experience in many fields, and untainted by politics, community caring.

A person of ACTION - not words.

INDEPENDENT

WORKING FOR PEOPLE NOT A PARTY

Ph 3790099 www.sharonlingham.com

Tracey LOUDON (Independent)

Tracey Loudon is a 38 year old business woman who established and manages two local cafe/bakeries.

Having worked and lived all her life in the ward area Tracey is keen to ensure the local residents are represented by someone with passion and commitment for the Shirley/Papanui area. She has previously worked for the Foundation for the Blind and been involved in several community groups such as Toastmistresses, Girl Guides and Brownies.

Tracey has a special interest in ensuring that hard earned rate payer's money is not wasted frivolously and that time consuming Council bureaucracy and red tape is kept to the minimum.

Tracey has sufficient time, energy and experience to ensure that good management at Community board level mtaintains the Shirley/Papanui ward as a clean, safe and pleasant place for residents to enjoy family life. Common sense, competence and accountability.

Yvonne PALMER (Independent)

Seeking re-election to the Shirley Papanui Community Board for the sixth term. Will continue to be totally committed to the residents of the Shirley Papanui Community Board. Initiated and advocated for a safe community, traffic issues, activities and facilities for children, elderly and youth issues, employment, retain our heritage and environment.

Resident of Papanui married with two adult children. Currently employed as a Neighbourhood Support Co-ordinator.

Is a Justice of the Peace and Marriage Celebrant and awarded a QSM in 1998.

Elected to the Shirley Papanui Community Board from 1989. Chairperson since 1995. Chairperson of the NZ Community Boards Advisory Committee. Chairperson Community Development Funding Committee for 15 years, 12 years on the Kapupapa Whakora and YWCA.

Seeking re-election to further improve services and facilities for the people in the Shirley Papanui Ward.

Phone 352-8851 or email yvonne.palmer@paradise.net.nz

Ralph ROSS (Independent)

I have lived in Shirley Ward for 30 years and I am deeply interested in this area’s welfare.

For twelve years I have been actively addressing issues and concerns affecting residents, forming the Shirley Residents Group and being elected its President each year since 1993.

Promoting the interests of its people

Ensuring factors affecting residents are addressed by the relevant people or organisations

Represent and liaison with the wider Christchurch City

Participating in resource consent hearings, cell site issues and Environment Court proceedings as Shirley’s representative and Chairman of Christchurch Combined Residents Association

1997 Community Service Award

1998 Appointed Justice of the Peace

Shirley Ward must be retained within this new larger ward by a person living in Shirley driven for the wellbeing of Shirley and the wider community.

I stand as an Independent Councillor and Community Board member for the Shirley/Papanui Ward of Christchurch.

Please telephone 385-5110 with concerns.

Douceline WARDLE (Independent)

An active involvement in local community for 18 years has given me the impetus to stand for community board.

As co-founder and editor of the award winning St Albans Neighbourhood News (STANN) since 1993, I have enjoyed working alongside residents to achieve positive change and a sense of community belonging. My role as St Albans Community Facilitator for 6 years has kept me well informed on local issues and given me practical knowledge of local government process.

My achievements in St Albans include establishing and developing the Community Resource Centre, NeighbourNet, and the Youth Worker position. Other involvements include co-founding PLEBS, NZ’s biggest non-profit barter system, and being on Volunteering Canterbury Trust Board.

I am a widow with one daughter, a trained nurse, with a BA and a postgraduate Diploma in Management.

I know the area, the people and the process and have a proven record of getting results.

Steve WRIGHT (Labour for Christchurch 2021)

I am a sitting member of the Shirley-Papanui Community Board, having first been elected to the Board in 1995. During my time on the Board I have taken a special interest in pre-school and out-of-school care. I’ve also undertaken training in the Resource Management Act and have sat on many Resource Consent Hearings. My interest in intercultural relations led me to visit Japan last year, at my own cost, as a member of a Christchurch delegation led by Mayor Garry Moore, and I have recently become a member of the Kurashiki Sister City Committee. Married with four children and a resident of the ward for 20 years, I’ve been employed by St John Ambulance as a Paramedic for 24 years. I’m committed to ensuring that our city, and especially our ward, is a safe, clean and friendly place to live, with local opportunities for sport and leisure. whizzard@ihug.co.nz