Mike Ward
I am a 65 year old artist, athlete, adventurer, and politician, who makes the kind of lifestyle choices that contribute most to making my community and planet more gorgeous, more fun, safer, healthier, inclusive and sustainable… and that are consistent with the notion that living within the capacity of the planet to sustain is likely to be more leisurely, enjoyable, purposeful and satisfying than the demands of consuming ourselves into oblivion.
Background
Mike was born in Hastings in 1942. He has worked as a visual artist since retiring as Head of Department in the Art School at Tokoroa High. Mike is married with three adult children and four grand-daughters.
Achievements
Mike's achievements include diplomas in Teaching and in Fine Arts. He also helped to prepare the framework for the Waste Minimisation Bill which is due to go through Parliament this year. He spent four terms as a Nelson City Councillor including three as committee chair - achieving top-polled councillor on two occasions.
Community involvements
Mike has served on two Regional Land Transport Strategy committees, Arts Council Nelson, Friendship Links, and Friends of Nelson Haven. He is currently chair of Nelson Community Organic Gardens Trust and a patron of Lifeline Nelson. Mike is a Justice of The Peace.
Interests/Hobbies
Mike also holds a long term interest in both housing and transport issues.
Contact info
Phone: 03 548 7838
Mobile: 027 988 355
Email:mikeward@ts.co.nz
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