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13 hours ago
- Politics
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ACT Announces Davina Smolders As ACT Local Candidate For Far North
has been named ACT Local's candidate for the Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Ward for the Far North District Council in this year's local election. With a deep connection to the Far North and a strong belief in community-led decision-making, Davina Smolders is stepping forward to represent locals who feel ignored by their council. She brings a no-nonsense approach, grounded in real-world experience and a clear focus on delivering for ratepayers. A former CEO of a social service agency, Davina has spent over 20 years in leadership roles spanning governance, procurement, and senior management. She's also worked as a business consultant and now runs her own company while managing local property. She knows how to get things moving, and that's exactly what she wants to achieve in the public service. Practical, centre-right, and focused on results, Davina is standing with ACT Local to bring fiscal discipline, accountability, and a fresh voice to the Far North. "I'm standing to bring steadfast leadership and a back-to-basics focus on roads, water, rubbish, and community safety. Council has drifted into wasteful spending and lost sight of its core job. I'm committed to restoring focus on what really matters to everyday ratepayers. It's time for clear priorities and real accountability." – Davina Smolders Earlier this year, ACT New Zealand announced it would be standing Common Sense Candidates for local government for the first time — after hearing from New Zealanders across the country who are sick of rising rates, ballooning budgets, and councils that ignore the basics while chasing ideological vanity projects. When you vote ACT Local, you know what you're getting: Fixing the basics Cutting the waste Ending race-based politics Restoring accountability ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton says: ' ACT Local candidates are community-minded Kiwis who've had enough of wasteful councils treating ratepayers like ATMs. It's time to take control on behalf of ratepayers — to restore accountability and deliver real value for money. ACT Local is about getting the basics right: maintaining roads, keeping streets clean, and respecting the people who pay the bills. Our candidates won't divide people by race or get distracted by climate vanity projects. They're here to serve, not lecture."
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19 hours ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Local Business Owner Davina Smolders To Stand With ACT Local In Bay Of Islands–Whangaroa Ward
has been named ACT Local's candidate for the Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Ward for the Far North District Council in this year's local election. With a deep connection to the Far North and a strong belief in community-led decision-making, Davina Smolders is stepping forward to represent locals who feel ignored by their council. She brings a no-nonsense approach, grounded in real-world experience and a clear focus on delivering for ratepayers. A former CEO of a social service agency, Davina has spent over 20 years in leadership roles spanning governance, procurement, and senior management. She's also worked as a business consultant and now runs her own company while managing local property. She knows how to get things moving, and that's exactly what she wants to achieve in the public service. Practical, centre-right, and focused on results, Davina is standing with ACT Local to bring fiscal discipline, accountability, and a fresh voice to the Far North. "I'm standing to bring steadfast leadership and a back-to-basics focus on roads, water, rubbish, and community safety. Council has drifted into wasteful spending and lost sight of its core job. I'm committed to restoring focus on what really matters to everyday ratepayers. It's time for clear priorities and real accountability." – Davina Smolders Earlier this year, ACT New Zealand announced it would be standing Common Sense Candidates for local government for the first time — after hearing from New Zealanders across the country who are sick of rising rates, ballooning budgets, and councils that ignore the basics while chasing ideological vanity projects. When you vote ACT Local, you know what you're getting: ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton says: ' ACT Local candidates are community-minded Kiwis who've had enough of wasteful councils treating ratepayers like ATMs. It's time to take control on behalf of ratepayers — to restore accountability and deliver real value for money. ACT Local is about getting the basics right: maintaining roads, keeping streets clean, and respecting the people who pay the bills. Our candidates won't divide people by race or get distracted by climate vanity projects. They're here to serve, not lecture."
