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Dene William GREEN

Dene William GREEN

Candidate for Franklin Local Board (Wairoa Subdivision)

ACT Local

Candidate statement

Time and again, Wairoa residents have been let down by Franklin Local Board, with poor value for money spending, neglected public amenities, and decisions driven by politics over need. Our local board needs real change to deliver for Wairoa. With over 30 years’ experience in senior logistics and infrastructure roles and a strong record across government, business, and community sectors, I understand the importance of strong advocacy work and know how to deliver practical solutions to solve the problems our community faces. By voting for me as your ACT Local candidate, you will get back‑to‑basics advocacy: I will promote better oversight on spending decisions, safer and more reliable local connections, stronger resilience through stormwater and coastal improvements, and champion a new Pohutukawa Coast secondary school to support learning and wellbeing. If you want common sense back on the board, please give me one of your votes. I live in Maraetai.

Why I want to be elected

I’ve been proud to call Maraetai home for over 25 years. With more than 30 years of senior leadership in logistics, infrastructure, and business strategy, I bring real-world, solutions-focused experience — not more politics. I’m running because Franklin deserves better: smarter spending, stronger local priorities, and a Council that respects your hard-earned money. Ratepayers Deserve Better. It's Time for Change. Auckland Council has lost focus. Rates keep rising, essential services are being n

My key skills and qualities

With over 30 years of senior leadership in logistics, infrastructure, and business strategy, I bring proven real-world experience to deliver results for Franklin. I’ve advised both local and national governments, served 7 years in Civil Defence, 10 years in Surf Life Saving, and continue to support small businesses across New Zealand as a Business Mentor. I’m an Oxford University graduate, with certifications in Te Wero Māori and Te Ao Māori. Based in Maraetai, I have deep roots across Franklin

My top three key issues

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. After25 years living in Maraeta, 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

My position on key topics

  • Transport

    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 23 years living in Maraeati 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

  • Water

    Managing Auckland’s water sustainably requires an integrated, forward-thinking approach that encompasses supply, quality, stormwater, and wastewater. Water Supply Diversification and Resilience: Auckland should continue investing in a diverse mix of water sources (including surface water, groundwater, and, when needed, desalination or additional storage) to ensure resilience against drought and population pressures. Future planning must integrate climate change scenarios and smart demand manage

  • Built environment

    Urban Development & Housing Greenfield growth focus Franklin is strategically earmarked as a prime greenfield development zone under the Auckland Unitary Plan, reflecting its potential to absorb future housing demand while alleviating development pressure in central Auckland Wikipedia +6 Wikipedia +6 Wikipedia +6 Instagram +1 . Future Development Strategy (FDS) The region’s Franklin Ward councillor sees the FDS—a 30-year growth framework—as a balanced tool to ensure homes, jobs, and infrastru

  • Natural environment

    Protecting and Enhancing Franklin’s Natural Spaces, Biodiversity & Climate Resilience 1. Protecting Natural Spaces Regional Parks as Anchors Franklin is blessed with some of Auckland’s most significant regional parks — Tāpapakanga, Āwhitu, Hunua Ranges, and Duder. These must remain protected from inappropriate development while being enhanced with improved access, education facilities, and partnerships with mana whenua. Pōhutukawa Coast Protection The iconic coastline from Beachlands to Kawaka

  • Community

    Building Strong, Connected Communities in Franklin 1. Stronger Local Voice Local Accountability Franklin has unique needs — from coastal townships to rural villages and fast-growing hubs like Pukekohe. I’ll push for more local decision-making and funding control, so services and facilities reflect our community’s priorities, not just central Auckland’s. Partnerships with Mana Whenua Work alongside Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Te Ata, and Ngāti Paoa to integrate cultural values, history, and share

  • Economic and cultural development

    Economic Growth Franklin as a Growth Hub Franklin sits at the heart of the Golden Triangle (Auckland–Waikato–Bay of Plenty). I’ll push for smarter infrastructure — roads, broadband, and freight connections — that position Franklin as a driver of regional and national growth. Agriculture & Horticulture Strengths Protect and enhance our role as Auckland’s food basket by backing policies that secure farmland, support regenerative practices, and build resilience against climate change. Renewable

  • Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori

    Delivering Māori Outcomes, Port of Auckland, Future Fund & Storm Recovery 1. Delivering Māori Outcomes Partner with Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngāti Paoa, and other mana whenua to ensure local projects embed mātauranga Māori (traditional knowledge) in environmental restoration, cultural heritage protection, and community programmes. Support Māori enterprise development in Franklin — from agribusiness to tourism — giving iwi-led ventures a stronger role in local economic growth. 2. Mana

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