Albert-Eden Local Board

The Albert-Eden Local Board is in the Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward. The Local Board has 2 subdivisions called Owairaka and Maungawhau.

If you live in Pt Chevalier, Waterview, Mt Albert, Owairaka, Sandringham and Kingsland, you will have voted for local board members in the Owairaka Sub-division. 

If you live in Balmoral, Mt Eden, Epsom or Green lane, you will have voted for local board members in the Maungawhai Sub-division.

These two subdivisions now come together as the Albert Eden Local Board. Some of the issues City Vision elected members will address are:

• Working for safe suburban shopping areas
• Preventing oversized or inappropriate developments around our communities
• Protecting the environment and community around the new motorway
• Building unified, strong communities when we are divided by busy roads
• Keeping green space and protecting Owairaka-Mt Albert and Maungawhau-Mt Eden

City Vision Members of the Albert-Eden Local Board

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

Chair of the Albert Eden Local Board and elected from the Maungawhau sub-division, Peter grew up in Auckland, is 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."

Margi Watson, 021 024 78947, margiwatson@ihug.co.nz

Deputy Chair of the Albert-Eden Local Board and elected from the Owairaka sub-division, Margi is a nurse with two young children.  She has lived in Epsom, Sandringham & Waterview since 1971 and is Chair of Waterview School Board of Trustees and spokesperson for ‘Tunnel or Nothing’.

“As an experienced campaigner, protecting and promoting communities, I will work for good outcomes for the people of our area.”

Helga Arlington, 027 433 6904, helga.arlington@gmail.com,

Elected from the Owairaka sub-division, Helga is a longtime law librarian and legal information advocate, with the skills and determination to make the new Auckland a city where human and community values matter, and the best of our heritage is treasured.

”The unique village character of this area is what makes it so very special and I want the new Local Board to maintain this.”

Graeme Easte, 027 209 7565, pastfinders@clear.net.nz

Elected from the Owairaka sub-division and with 21 years of Community Board and Council service, Graeme’s energy has helped drive countless successful local projects, from community facilities to stream and beach restoration.

“As a Mount Albert resident, I look forward to working on issues affecting all the communities from Pt Chevalier through to Owairaka”

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

Elected from the Maungawhau sub-division and previously a member of the Eden Albert Community Board, 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.”