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Candidate statement
Our residents continue to be let down by Devonport‑Takapuna Local Board, with tired thinking, poor value for money, neglected public spaces, and decisions driven by politics and ideology over the needs of the people who live in our community. After 10 years living on the Shore, I understand the issues facing our local area because I too see them everyday. I’m not a bureaucrat; I’m a mother, small business owner, and community advocate who knows how to juggle responsibilities and get things done with practical common‑sense solutions. By voting for me as your ACT Local candidate, you know what you are going to get. I will maintain and improve our facilities and public spaces, make smarter spending decisions that put ratepayers and residents first, and restore genuine transparency and accountability to the decision-making process. If you want common sense back on the board, please give me one of your votes.
Why I want to be elected
Ratepayers have been let down by higher rates, more bureaucracy, wasteful pet projects and neglected basics. It’s time to focus on what matters: safe streets, working infrastructure and value for money. After 10 years living in North Shore, I understand our community’s needs and will bring practical solutions to deliver real change locally. By voting for me as an ACT Local candidate, you know I’ll keep rates down, stop wasteful spending, and deliver essential services.
My key skills and qualities
I’m a business owner and community advocate with real-world problem-solving experience. I know how to get things done and hold decision makers to account. I’ll keep rates low, ensure essential services are maintained to a high standard, and restore transparency so residents can see exactly how their money is being spent.
My top three key issues
Less waste – ending pet projects and cutting unnecessary bureaucracy. Better services – fixing roads, clearing drains, collecting rubbish and maintaining public space Lower rates – stopping waste and keeping council spending focused on essentials.
My position on key topics
Transport
I’ll fix the basics: maintain footpaths, clear drains, and keep traffic flowing. I’ll oppose anti-car policies like excessive speed bumps, road narrowing's, and cycleways that don’t reflect local needs. Transport choices should be practical and locally decided, not driven by ideology.
Water
I’ll support local projects that fix flooding, clear blocked drains, and maintain stormwater infrastructure. We need real investment in pipes and pumps , not vanity projects , so water and wastewater systems are reliable, affordable, and focused on essentials for ratepayers.
Built environment
I’ll oppose red tape that blocks development while ensuring infrastructure keeps up. I support increased housing density around key transport hubs, building where it’s most needed and makes the most sense, so Auckland can grow without pushing up rates or wasting money. Growth and heritage can co-exist when we trust ratepayers, not bureaucracy, to shape their neighborhoods.
Natural environment
I’ll back local pest control, coastal protection, and better flood management, but stop wasting money on political climate projects that don’t deliver for ratepayers or the environment. Focus should be on practical work that benefits nature and protects communities.
Community
I’ll get the basics right ,fix walkways, maintain community centres and libraries, and support practical local events that bring people together without pushing politics. Well-run facilities and safe public spaces are the foundation of strong communities.
Economic and cultural development
I’ll work with local businesses to revitalise town centres, improve safety and foot traffic, and cut red tape so it’s easier to hold markets, events, or get a licence. Strong local economies and vibrant communities go hand-in-hand, and I’ll work on better parking solutions for Takapuna’s town centre.
Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori
All residents should be treated equally. I’ll campaign to remove the voting rights of unelected Independent Māori Statutory Board members on council committees. Strategic assets like the Port and Future Fund must be run efficiently to lower rates, strengthen resilience, and stop waste.
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