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8 hours ago
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Local Transport Specialist, James Ebbett, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Central Hawke's Bay Election
Press Release – ACT New Zealand ACT Local has selected James Ebbett a transport specialist with over 13 years of experience working for some of New Zealand's largest transport companies, as its candidate for the Aramoana-Ruahine Ward, in the upcoming Central Hawke's Bay District Council Election. Born and raised in Hawke's Bay, James Ebbett returned with his wife after gaining experience in Auckland and overseas with a multinational transport company. With over 13 years in the transport and logistics sector, he brings a strong understanding of infrastructure and the challenges facing local of work, James enjoys fishing, Weber barbecuing, and spending time at the beach with his family and Bernese Mountain Dog. He's standing to bring industry expertise, local insight, and common sense to the Central Hawke's Bay District Council. 'I'm standing to rein in unsustainable rate increases by keeping council focused on core infrastructure — reliable roads, working water systems, and spending that actually makes sense. Ratepayers deserve better than constant cost hikes caused by distraction and waste.' – James Ebbett 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 back control, restore accountability, and deliver real value for money…ACT Local is about doing the basics right: maintaining roads, keeping streets clean, and treating ratepayers with respect. 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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9 hours ago
- Politics
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Local Transport Specialist, James Ebbett, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Central Hawke's Bay Election
ACT Local has selected James Ebbett a transport specialist with over 13 years of experience working for some of New Zealand's largest transport companies, as its candidate for the Aramoana-Ruahine Ward, in the upcoming Central Hawke's Bay District Council Election. Born and raised in Hawke's Bay, James Ebbett returned with his wife after gaining experience in Auckland and overseas with a multinational transport company. With over 13 years in the transport and logistics sector, he brings a strong understanding of infrastructure and the challenges facing local of work, James enjoys fishing, Weber barbecuing, and spending time at the beach with his family and Bernese Mountain Dog. He's standing to bring industry expertise, local insight, and common sense to the Central Hawke's Bay District Council. 'I'm standing to rein in unsustainable rate increases by keeping council focused on core infrastructure — reliable roads, working water systems, and spending that actually makes sense. Ratepayers deserve better than constant cost hikes caused by distraction and waste.' – James Ebbett 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 back control, restore accountability, and deliver real value for Local is about doing the basics right: maintaining roads, keeping streets clean, and treating ratepayers with respect. Our candidates won't divide people by race or get distracted by climate vanity projects. They're here to serve, not lecture."
