Introducing City Vision’s candidates
We are standing teams for the Waitematā, Albert- Eden and Puketāpapa Local Boards areas. Our candidates for the Puketāpapa Local Board stand as Roskill Community Voice. We also have a full team for the Auckland District Health Board (City Vision Health) and the Portage Licensing Trust.
Our candidates are grounded in the local community and will stand up for the things that matter to local people: transport choice & better, reliable public transport; affordable housing options; care for our environment and protection of our heritage; support for the arts and vibrant local events; keeping assets in public ownership; and, making Council work effectively through strong community engagement.
Our candidates:
- Cr Mike Lee, City Vision endorsed for the Waitematā and Gulf ward
- Cr Cathy Casey and Dr Peter Haynes for the Albert-Eden
- City Vision team for the Albert-Eden Local Board
- City Vision team for Waitematā Local Board
- Roskill Community Voice for the Puketāpapa Local Board
- City Vision Health for the Auckland District Health Board
- City Vision for the Portage Licensing Trust
The City Vision team is made up of a diverse group of Aucklanders, reflecting the communities we wish to represent.
- Gender: 50% of our 32 candidates are women
- Ethnicity & Nationality: Our candidates identify with a range of backgrounds- Maori, Samoan, Tongan, Indian, Chinese, Columbian, Scottish, English, Italian and Pakeha. We are all Kiwi New Zealanders
- Age: Our youngest candidate is 22. Our most senior candidates are in their early 70’s. We are all ages in between.
- Residency: Candidates all have strong connections to Auckland. Our candidates are a mix of home owners and renters. Some of our younger candidates live at home.
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