Vote Castlecliff
Questions for Candidates
What Our Locals Are Asking
We ask Castlecliff locals what is important to them and how candidates might respond. While candidate responses will be valuable to all who live in our region, we aim to ensure that questions and answers maintain relevance to Castlecliff.
Question 1: Nui (The Dog)
Nui is a local four-legged friend of Castlecliff. Nui would like to ask what could be done about monitoring safe speeds on the beach? Does the candidate support healthy off-leash dog walking away from the crowded areas at Rangiora Street?
Question 2: Environmental Enthusiast
What is a top priority you would address in the Whanganui District Council Coastal Action Plan? Explain your choice and suggest what you consider a reasonable timeline.
Question 3: Castlecliff Resident
There is a view that Castlecliff has received quite a lot of funding over the past few years and should step back now and allow other suburbs to have their share. We would like to know what you think of this statement and whether or not you agree with it.
Question 4: Mountain to the Sea
What do you see as your role in community resilience in the face of climate change?
Question 5: Community Supporter
The Castlecliff community have ideas and projects they undertake or promote to better their community. How would you support these efforts as a potential Local Government community representative?
Question 6: Silver Surfer
Completing the Te PÅ«waha project includes establishing a community facility at the North Mole. Please explain your opinions about this and include your position on WDC funding.
Question 7: Memory Maker
The Duncan Pavillion is an icon to many of us, yet its future is in doubt. What is your position on this community asset?
Question 8: History Buff
The Castlecliff Hotel is a historic Whanganui building built in 1885, on Council owned land with the lease expiring in ten years. What action would you take to preserve this landmark building for the future?
Question 9: Lucky Local
What are your best memories and experiences in Castlecliff? How often do you visit Castlecliff?
Question 10: Nga Mihi Nui
How do you see Tupua te Kawa practised from your perspective?