Meet our Maungawhau Subdivision candidates

  • Michelle Thorp

     Michelle Thorp is a writer, producer and comedian in Mt Eden. She is the treasurer of the New Zealand Comedy Guild and has expertise in research, community engagement and communications. On the local board she aims to focus on the arts, economic vitality, and community connections in the city fringe.

  • Mark Graham

    Mark Graham is a business owner, AGS old boy and former Olympic diver with extensive experience in publishing and communications in the architecture and building sector. As a community advocate, Mark led the successful campaign to save the Western Springs Pohutukāwa, coordinated a petition of over 1500 signatures for safer speeds in Point Chevalier, and is active in community weeding and orchard groups. On the local board, Mark aims to focus on road safety and supporting community volunteer efforts in parks and reserves.

  • Jonty Carroll

    Jonty Carroll is a Mt Eden resident and disability advocate who works at Auckland Zoo. His goals on the local board include making the political process more inclusive for disabled Aucklanders, improving road safety, and restoring the natural environment in our parks and reserves.

  • Paul Chalmers

    Paul Chalmers is a retired entrepreneur who owned an IT and business education firm in Mt Eden for over 20 years. His experience in business management is coupled with extensive governance and voluntary experience, including as chair of the Western Springs College Board of Trustees, founder of the Africa New Zealand Business Council and member of the Tree Council and Neighbourhood Support. Paul aims to bring a focus on efficiency and sustainability to the local board.