I’m standing for my community

I'm standing for both the Howick Local Board and Auckland Council.

I love the the work on the local board - we're responsible for parks, libraries, and community centres. We fund local organisations and provide local advice and support through the to Auckland Council.

It's challenging but also very rewarding.

However we keep running into problems that can only be solved by Auckland Council so I'm standing to change how our city is run. Councillors determine the budgets for local boards (and every part of council) and make regional decisions that effect the whole city. We need councillors who will work with our local boards, putting aside politics to deliver more for residents.

If I'm elected to the Howick Local Board AND Auckland Council, then I'll automatically vacate the local board position and the next highest candidate for Botany is elected in my place.

Voters papers are arriving in letter boxes now so look out for the orange letters! They also contain a booklet with candidates statements and return envelope. Get them into the post before Tuesday 7 October or in one of the orange boxes at your local library or supermarket.

To find out more about your candidates, check out: https://voteauckland.co.nz/en/information-for-voters/candidates.html