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I sat down with Taupo District mayoral candidate Zane Cozens. We discuss: why he left council one year into his second term; his plan for bringing the district together; the future of the council building; and much more. Zane even listed several candidates he would like to see in the council chamber after the election. If you like the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show.

Taupo Votes You Decide

Taupo Votes You Decide - Zane Cozens

In this episode, I sit down with Taupo mayoral candidate Christine Rankin. Rankin has an extensive resume and is a well-known name across New Zealand. She was the boss of Work and Income, a candidate for the Conservative Party in the 2014 general election and more recently she has decided to settle in Taupo and called this community home. After three years on council, she is having another go at running for mayor, and I talked with her about her vision for the Taupo District.

(The audio is a little quiet, I was having issues with Christine's microphone)

Taupo Votes You Decided

Christine Rankin

Kim Eyles is not your ordinary political candidate; however, he isn't letting that stop him from throwing his hat into the ring. He has lived in Taupo since the 1970s, and although he is cash strapped, he has ideas of how to bring down the increasing cost of living for those struggling month to month. He knows he isn't going to win, but he wants to contribute to the debate. This is an enjoyable listen and a great way to get to know the unknown candidate who is Kim Eyles.

Kim Eyles

David Trewavas has been the Taupo District mayor for the past six years, and he is seeking a third term. In this episode of Taupo Votes You Decide, we discuss some of the big decisions David has had to make recently and his thought process behind them. We also look forward to what another three years of David as mayor will mean for the community.
This episode also brings an end to our series of interviews with the Taupo District mayoral candidates.

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