Thank you Botany!

Progress results show that I've been returned to the Howick Local Board as one of the two representatives for Botany. Thank you to locals for your vote of confidence in me.

Unfortunately I haven't been elected to Auckland Council. My congratulations to Maurice Williamson (who has been returned) and Bo Burns. Well done to them both and commiserations to the other unsuccessful candidates.

Thank you to everyone who voted for me, who helped my campaign - your support means a lot, regardless of the outcome.

I'm thrilled to be back on the Local Board - I've really enjoyed the past three years and we've achieved a lot. But there's more to do - we're opening a library in Ormiston in January, with more progress on the Flat Bush facilities underway. We need to tackle our gaps in playgrounds and sportsfields, while coping with massive budget shortfalls. We'll be taking on more responsibilities for transport, while housing intensification looms over the city.

It's great to see that the Howick Local Board will benefit from the experience of returning members, as well as from some fresh new faces. Congratulations to all the new and returning members.

Note:

• Progress results include votes received until the evening of Friday 10 October 2025. They do not include special votes or votes received on Saturday morning.

• Preliminary results include votes received on the morning of Saturday 11 October 2025. Special votes are still not included. Preliminary results will be announced on Monday 13 October 2025.

• Final results and official results include all votes, including special votes. They will be released by Friday 17 October 2025.
  
  Results can be found here: https://voteauckland.co.nz/en/2025-local-election-results.html