VOTE FOR
STEVEY CHERNiSHOV
His mission is to inspire individuals & communities to walk with purpose. Stevey believes that with a clear vision & courageous action, we can awaken the potential within ourselves & our region. By fostering purpose, alignment, innovation & localisation we will be empowered — fully able to shape a brighter, more dynamic future for all.
Bring Stevey in as Mayor to lead with fresh inspiration, bold innovation & creative solutions in the South. Our world is changing fast — it’s time to step into a more vibrant, local, enterprising, thriving future.
Meet Stevey Chernishov

📌 Quick Snapshot: What Makes Stevey Tick?
Role | Focus |
---|---|
Educator | Registed teacher: Empowering students with digital skills & creativity |
Entrepreneur | Turning ideas into action as a company director |
Community Creator | Advocating for resilience, transparency & local innovation |
Mayoral Contender | Championing public engagement & locally managed infrastructure |
Stevey Chernishov | Atmosphere Shifter. Bringing positive vibes to events & rallies |
About Stevey Chernishov — Southland’s spark of energy & ideas.
Stevey Chernishov is a transformative leader dedicated to inspiring the South. With a clear vision & commitment to action, he fosters purpose & alignment in individuals & organisations alike. Stevey champions connection, encouraging authentic engagement to build a supportive community. | He believes it’s time for fresh inspiration & innovation, paving an exciting path for Southern New Zealand. By cultivating collaboration, he creates an environment where innovative ideas thrive & collective success is the norm. |
Stevey embraces the power of connection & is open to re-evaluating traditional commitments to forge new possibilities. | His mission is to ignite individual potential, creating a ripple effect of positive change that shapes a brighter future for all. |
Live Local, Be Visionary & Walk in Purpose
🌱 Rooted in Strength
- Local. Enterprising. Purposeful.
- Trade. Vision. Impact.
- Roots. Growth. Legacy.
🚀 Forward-Thinking Energy
- Think. Build. Thrive.
- Innovate. Connect. Empower.
- Vision. Action. Purpose.
🌍 Community & Growth
- Local. Global. Meaningful.
- Strong. United. Enterprising.
- People. Trade. Future.

🎯 Values & Focus
Stevey’s got a plan — and a vibe! Here’s what he’s all about:
- Boost Locals: Bring back Invercargill’s swagger by celebrating its inventors, artists & see the potential of developing legends.
- Smart Money: Invest wisely in infrastructure that attracts talent & keeps the city humming, while keeping rates fair.
- Support Social Enterprise: Backing local businesses that put community first & increase welfare.
- Leadership That Activates:Stevey’s about action, positivity & turning ideas into reality.
- Big Dreams: Music & cultural events, local enterprise & wellbeing.
Assets
Stevey’s crystal clear on this one: local management matters. He’s not a fan of any initiative that yanks power away from the community.
- Concerns:
- Mounting projected city & regional debt.
- Monopoly contractors.
- Solution:
- We need to keep decisions close to home, not in some far-off office.
- Local businesses & local products shall be prioritised for local tenders.
Local voices, local authority. Doing what is best for the people.
🌟 Community & Fun
Beyond politics, Stevey’s the kind of guy who:
- Lights up local festivals, arts events & heritage projects with his “atmosphere shifter” charm.
- Teams up with others to keep Southland’s culture vibrant without hiking up rates.
- Thinks & engages with people throughout Southland & beyond to build bridges & unify voices that can build the Southern New Zealand.
- Shows up at public events, bringing energy, positivity, and yes, a bit of spicy advice for healthy living!
STEVEY’s ADVICE: Eat spicy food & have fun adventures — because life’s gotta be tasty & joyful!