29 October, 2023 | Albert-Eden Local Board, Our People
I have lived and brought up my family in Albert-Eden since moving here in 1986 to work as a lawyer. Whilst I love living here, I know there are ways we can change and improve. We urgently need to reduce carbon emissions, travel times and road accidents, so I continue...
24 October, 2023 | Our People, Puketāpapa Local Board
“Find your place on the planet. Dig in, and take responsibility from there.” First elected in 2019, I have served as Deputy Chair from 2020-2022 and as Chair of the Manukau Harbour Forum since 2020. In that time we have faced huge challenges – firstly a...
23 October, 2023 | Featured Post, News
E koekoe te kōkō, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū * City Vision is campaigning for #KoolKererū this year as it is the perfect urban bird that we all want to see in our gardens and street trees. The ideal combo of chonky and beautiful, Kererū is a bird we are...
16 October, 2023 | Our People
I’ve been very fortunate to be supported by my community to represent them on the Puketāpapa Local Board for twelve years, and now at the regional level for Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa as a councillor since October 2022. I have a strong track record of working for...
10 October, 2023 | Featured Post, News
On January 27th the world changed for many Aucklanders, and some are still living in uncertainty. Climate change in our city has become more obvious than ever; homes were inundated around stream catchments while the land slid on hillsides and around the coast. Some...
10 October, 2023 | Our People, Puketāpapa Local Board
Mt Roskill gave me a great start to life, having grown up at the Roskill schools and then progressing onto the University of Auckland to complete a Master of Architecture degree. I am honoured to be able to give back to my community by representing them on the...
23 September, 2023 | Featured Post, News
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council is currently consulting on the future of Māori representation on council. In October 2023 the decision will be made by the governing body whether to introduce Māori seats for the 2025 local elections. Here Waitematā...
12 September, 2023 | Our People, Portage Licensing Trust
I was elected by the people of Mt Albert, Owairaka, Avondale, Waterview, Glen Avon, Blockhouse Bay and New Windsor, to represent them on the Trust in 2016, 2019 and again in 2022. The Trust is a crucial part of delivering the safe sale and supply of alcohol in our...
