With your support, I have worked successfully for your well-being
as your Regional Councillor since 1998, especially since becoming
Chairman in 2004. I have used my background as Speaker of Parliament
and as a Cabinet Minister to ensure that your vital interests
are at the heart of ECan's policies.
I offer you commitment, values, experience and skills to ensure
that Canterbury's great resources are well managed and its environment
and economy are in balance, especially with regard to water.
Christchurch's pure water supply must be protected and our waterways
restored to full health. Gains in air quality and household warmth
will continue. Our public transport system must grow and improve
further, to lessen congestion growth.
I seek your support again this year, your confidence in my judgement
and integrity, to continue your effective representation.
