Endorsements from those who work alongside Wendy
Craig Riddiford
Hastings City Business Association chairperson
“Wendy has successfully advocated for the Hastings City Business Association membership at council with issues that are important to our business community such as free parking and COVID recovery initiatives and funding.
I fully support Wendy’s bid to remain on council and carry on the great work she is doing for our community.”
Sacha van den Berg
Owner of Ākina Gallery and Creative Communities Assessor (alongside Wendy)
“Wendy shows you what can be expected from and delivered by your councillors.
A passionate advocate for Hastings, she is often out and about working in the community.
Wendy is committed to seeing the arts thrive, she is a wāhine who gets things done while still maintaining a solid moral compass.”
Ron Wilkins
Grey Power Hastings and Districts Association president and Positive Ageing Trust board member (alongside Wendy)
“Wendy is an excellent advocate for our Senior Community and goes out of her way to assist anyone and everyone on any issue.
It is a pleasure to be part of the Positive Ageing Trust board and benefit from her leadership skills as the chairperson.”
Michal McKay
Culture & Lifestyle Editor BAYBUZZ and Edible Fashion Awards board member (alongside Wendy)
“Wendy’s passion for the arts is strongly apparent. Her contribution to the development of the Edible Awards is invaluable – ensuring its growth assists in that of the cultural elements of Hastings.
She gets answers because she is approachable. And an achiever. Her skills in bringing the best out of a group allow her as a councillor to work closely within the community. And achieve results.”
Rohan Pearse
Mahora School principal
“Wendy cares, she does the mahi, and she achieves great things for all in Heretaunga.
There is so much that she does behind the scenes that many don't get to see, like working tirelessly to connect new housing developments with local education and health providers – ensuring the future success of whānau.”
Annie Heast
Edible Fashion Awards chairperson
“Wendy is a remarkable woman with an excellent understanding of governance and risk.
Her high levels of expertise, enthusiasm and energy inspire her colleagues and it is a delight to hear her managing the trickiest situations with skill, kindness, and business expertise.”
Keelan Heesterman
Hastings Youth Council chairman 2021
“Wendy has a genuine desire to uplift the voices of youth and was able to expertly guide us through complex council issues, which empowered our involvement in submissions.
Wendy has a clear track record of standing up for young people and working to embed future-focused and youth-led thinking in everything council does.”
Henare O’Keefe
Hastings District councillor and Hastings Ambassador
“Wendy’s enthusiasm and ability to articulate her way through, at times, a complex web of council demands, has stood our community in good stead.
This coupled with her care of people is what's needed as we move forward into the future.”