Meet the Candidates event

September 22, 2022
The Chronicle

Raglan Naturally, Raglan Business Chamber and Taurikura co-hosted the Meet the Candidates Event in Raglan on Sunday. It was a very successful event with all of the 20 candidates attending and a good turnout from the community.

Raglan Naturally, Raglan Business Chamber and Taurikura co-hosted the Meet the Candidates Event in Raglan on Sunday.

It was a very successful event with all of the 20 candidates attending and a good turnout from the community. Candidates were in attendance for the positions of:

Waikato District Council Mayor

Tai Runga Takiwaa Māori Ward Councillor

Whāingaroa Ward Councillor

Raglan Community Board candidates

Waikato Regional Council Councillors

Ngā Hau e Whā Councillor candidates

Kawena Jones of Taurikura supported the event as MC and did a great job to keep things flowing and interesting. Afternoon tea break provided a space to meet and greet. Great to see so much support for those who are standing to represent us in local government.

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