Tom Murphy
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Independent
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My principal place of residence is in the Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt General Constituency area.
Innovating programs to inspire is my passion, using decades of leadership in board and executive roles in entrepreneurial action-oriented settings, balancing longterm strategic planning and practical smart spending today with our distinctive Kiwi let’s get things done now approach. Go Fast&Fix Things is my mantra. Our Aotearoa cultures are a strength and great taonga/treasure. I’ve been honoured to lead multi-cultural teams making award winning films and apps for social impact.
My experience at originating complex environmentally beneficial infrastructure programs is built upon my Mathematics and Masters/Environmental Management degrees. My Royal NZ Navy officer training enables me to make hard problem-solving decisions under high pressure. My volunteer work has brought me great joy, springing from my soccer coaching and World Cup committee experience. I grew up in Wainui and after working overseas, I came back home to Eastbourne. I would love to put my passions and experience to work for you.
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Contested 1 race — 0 elected 1 not elected
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Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt Regional ConstituencyGreater Wellington Regional CouncilAffiliation: Independent[email protected] Ballot name: Tom MurphyFinal Not electedVote share • 3.3%1,115 votes
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A giant Māui statue one of the suggestions for $52 million Naenae Pool
Stuff — December 10, 2019Tom Murphy told the politicians they had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a world-class facility. He urged them to look beyond just building a new pool and to create an attraction that would attract visitors from all over the world. He suggested a pool with apartments on top and incorporating sculptures, gardens and waterfalls into the design. Wellington Airport's Gollum sculpture was a major attraction and, with Weta Studios based locally, there was an opportunity to do something similar in Naenae. A sculpture featuring Māui fishing up the North Island would be appropriate on top of a pool, he said. A "theme park" type development would bring visitors to Naenae and rejuvenate the shopping centre.
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