Introducing Wayne
A fourth generation farmer, who with my family now proudly call Loburn, Rangiora home.
From a large sheep, beef and dairy farm to our lifestyle block my focus on sustainable principles that care for the land, livestock and people’s wellbeing hasn’t changed.
With my family I managed the Linton family farm on the shores of the Kaipara Harbour where we achieved a productive and sustainable agribusiness while improving the land and the environment impact. We were pioneers in adopting good farming practices and policies and were rewarded with the Regional Community and Conservation Environment Award (2009) for pest control and protection of coastal, bush and wetlands areas.
Growing up in a small rural community where the same bus driver took five-year-old me to school drove my children to school. With a backbone of pioneer families there was always a sense of belonging, where the community’s support was always paramount. Mum and Dad were community stewards so it was just natural to be involved and I have always been community connected.
I was a involved as a Cub leader, JMB rugby coach and manager, A&P Show and Hall Committees, Primary and High School BOT Chairs and took part in various community fund-raising projects.
Locally I’m involved with “The Good Trotters” a running group which has supported “Relay for Life” , completing 56kms around a 300m oval to help raise funds to fight back against Cancer.
My leadership and governance skills have developed from my 20 years involvement with the NZ Young Farmers. Every year I held roles of responsibility and my achievements include National President and a National finalist in the Young Farmer Contest.
Being part of the National Executive and the Management of the Young Farmer Contest I work closely with agribusiness corporates and organisations on Policy, Finances, Sponsorship and Networking. I also had the opportunity to travel and spent time in Australia, Germany, Central and South America.
I have had experience as a Councillor in Local Government and understand the workings, responsibilities and duties of council including the frustrations of dealing with National Policy and Acts, I have worked on policies, Annual and Long-Term Plans, strategic planning and financial management and looked after the Roading portfolio for council.
I challenged the Roading and Maintenance Contract to have a holistic approach where all parts of the programme worked together and ultimately achieve “more stones on the road”. We achieve value for money, proactive rather than reactive maintenance, practical solutions, and overall improved safer roads fit for purpose.
I’m an active outdoors person and enjoying to tramp, bike and run all here in our district’s outstanding backyard. My goal is to run the Christchurch Marathon and take on some more of the challenging peaks of the Southern Alps. I enjoy trail running and have competed locally in the “Skedaddle and Mt Oxford Odyssey. I’m involved with two social running groups and a regular parkrun supporter and volunteer.
I’m REAL, down to earth, practical, approachable, relatable, and wear my heart on my sleeve. Proven expereience in local governance, I’m not afraid to be heard, standing as your independent councillor to represent your views and voice your issues and concerns.
Representing you, I will focus on finding solutions and delivering postive community outcomes, insisting on a fair processes when dealing with council and ensuring you get good value from your rates, fees and charges.
Passionate about serving the community, championing good governance and financial management, delivering programmes and policies that make a REAL difference.
Dale Wilhelm – Manager Region Training Projects
“In life you occasionally get opportunities to meet truly nice people. When I met Wayne through a shared interest in running it was obvious straight away he was one of these people. He is always happy to chat and take genuine interest in listening and supporting those around him.”
Dr Jason Smith – Past Mayor of Kaipara District
