CANDIDATE PROFILES: MIRANUI GENERAL WARD
Robert KETU
My principal place of residence is in the Miranui General Ward area.
Miranui is an amazing community that I’m proud to belong to. I’m passionate about our growth and our future. A second term in office will compound and build on the gains I’ve made with you and for you in my first term. In my personal life, I’ve faced adversity and overcome. I take this same passion and determination into council. There is so much potential in our region, improved environmental outcomes, ecotourism, improved infrastructure, opportunities for economic stimulus, housing development and growth, and environmental educational opportunities. I’m fully committed to both growth in our community and good environmental decisions that will protect our community’s sustainability. I’ve been a leader and advocate in the community in many roles for many years. If re-elected I will work tirelessly to achieve these things for the Miranui community. Together we can make a difference.
Paul OLSEN
My principal place of residence is in the Miranui General Ward area.
Paul is born and bred in the Horowhenua and is passionate about the opportunities that exist within the district.
He has extensive governance experience, including several industry-good and not-for profit organisations.
Paul is focused on continually improving and upskilling, having completed a number of leadership and governance programmes on top of his formal education (Diploma in Farm Management from Lincoln University and an Executive Masters of Business Administration from Massey University).
Paul’s primary objective is to help facilitate further economic growth within the Horowhenua district, as well as ensuring there is suitable infrastructure and facilities to support its ratepayers and community.
He is an approachable, community-minded person who is willing to use his strengths and experience to achieve the best outcomes for those living in the Horowhenua district.