Albert-Eden Local Board (maungawhau subdivision)

The Albert-Eden Local Board is in the Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward. The Local Board has 2 subdivisions called Owairaka and Maungawhau. Voters in the Maungawhau subdivision area can vote for 1 mayoral candidate, 2 councillors for the Ward, 4 Local Board members and 7 members of the Auckland District Health Board.

A Strong Community Voice

We must make sure that our local communities are not swallowed up by the new Supercity. We must keep our community voice. Our team of local candidates is committed to representing you and your community on the Albert-Eden Local Board (Maungawhau subdivision). From Balmoral to Greenlane, and Kingsland to Epsom, we will make sure that your local issues are heard, and that we get results for our communities.

Our communities face some big issues. Here are some of the key areas we will address:

• Divided by busy roads, we must build unified, strong communities
• Development must be appropriate and not at the expense of residents
• We need to keep green space and protect Maungawhau-Mt Eden, One Tree Hill, Cornwall Park and Mount St John
• Protecting the built and natural heritage of our area is vital
• Public transport needs to be effective and affordable
• We oppose the current Dominion Road project. It is flawed and is being rushed through without sufficient consultation.
• Public transport, cycling, residents and businesses all deserve a better deal

Your Candidates for the Maungawhau subdivision

Peter Haynes, PhD, 021 072 2289, peterhaynes8@gmail.com

Grew up in Auckland, married and lives in Balmoral/Mt Eden.   A university lecturer in management and former policy analyst in energy markets, ministerial private secretary and employment negotiator.

"I am committed to protecting the unique character and environment of our neighbourhoods. We don't want 'anything goes' development in areas under pressure like Mt Eden Village, Greenlane and Balmoral."

Simon Mitchell, 021 589 512, simon@unitychambers.co.nz

A current Community Board member, Simon is a lawyer, bringing up three boys in Mt Eden. He is the Chair of Balmoral School Board of Trustees.

“Success for the super city will require local communities to have strong voices. I will demand this takes place. I want to see Mt Eden and Epsom continue as great places to live.”

 Rochelle Rees, 021 063 9742, rochelle.rees@primary.geek.nz

A sitting member of the Eden-Albert Community Board, web developer, expectant mother, student and author.  Rochelle takes a long-term view and works to conserve scarce resources.

"Think globally, act locally is my guiding principle.  I also work for social justice issues in our community.”

Beverley Roser, 027 2733 582, beverley.roser@gmail.com

Has lived in Mt Eden for 29 years, and is married with an adult son.  With long involvement in local childcare and sports club management Beverley is currently involved in the neighbourhood action against the mega- McDonald’s planned for Balmoral.

“The Mt Eden area needs strong representatives so its unique environmental heritage and community strengths are preserved”