A unique,
necessary
set of skills.
Steve Francis #1 for NPDC.
Financial stewardship
Guiding resources wisely for lasting impact.
Community heart
Putting people and place at the centre.
Future focused
Acting today for tomorrow’s generation.
Ko wai au? Who am I?
Tēnā tātou Ngā Motu, ko Steve tōku ingoa. I offer a wealth of professional experience, deep community connections, and a big heart.
I love our district and want to help it to continue to flourish.
I am a husband, father, step-father and passionate Taranaki boy. I have lived in three different countries, have a multi-cultural family, and a bi-lingual home life.
Steve is a deeply community-minded leader, driven to create lasting positive impact for Taranaki now and for a resilient future.
Dr. Kiyomi Kitagawa
Carefirst & Kōia: Gardening for well-being
Tōku kaupapa
New Plymouth needs functional infrastructure and proven financial leadership — with heart.
I bring strong local roots and international experience in finance, governance, economic development, and the environment.
I’m committed to delivering smart, value-for-money solutions that strengthen core services, support climate resilience, engage youth, and create a cleaner, more connected future for all.
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