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Candidate statement
Time and again, Auckland Council has let residents down with wasteful spending on nice‑to‑haves and ideological pet projects, handouts to special interest groups that don’t reflect our community, and neglected local services and facilities that our board is meant to champion. As someone deeply involved in our community, I see the challenges we face every day. My background in electrical engineering, construction, and running my own company gives me the practical experience to achieve better services and smarter solutions for the Hibiscus Coast. By voting for me as an ACT Local candidate, you know what you are going to get: efficient use of resources, support for local initiatives and businesses, strong advocacy for growth through local enterprise, and opposition to spending or policies driven by ideology rather than need. If you want common sense back at the decision‑making table, please give me one of your votes.
Why I want to be elected
Local residents have been let down too long by wasteful spending in the form of inefficient project delivery and needless grants for special interest groups. As a business owner who has worked and built homes in the hibiscus coast subdivision for close to a decade I know how to keep to a budget and get things done effectively. By voting for me as a ACT local candidate you know I'll stop wasteful spending, unnecessary grants allowing for lower rates, and actually getting things built.
My key skills and qualities
As the director of a construction company with a background in electrical engineering, logical planning, sticking to budgets and deadlines is the bread and butter that I live by. With my experience in construction and pragmatic mindset I can ensure that basic infrastructure is built well and cost effectively. Moreover, as a business owner I know the hardships of running a local business allowing me to help support local businesses and economy effectively.
My top three key issues
Less Waste- For too long our hard-earned rates and taxes are spent inefficiently, projects can be completed much more efficiently. Focus on infrastructure- I believe that for a prosperous community we must have a strong economy, and the best way to support our local business is to provide better basic infrastructure. Orewa Seawall- Orewa reserve is a monetarily valuable and key part of the community, bringing in traffic. why let it deteriorate when we can protect it for a portion of its value.
My position on key topics
Transport
I will be sticking to the basics, maintaining footpaths and the keeping things practical. I will focus on roads and infrastructure that are beneficial to most of society, opposing anti-car policies. I feel that roads and transportation should focus on practicality over ideology, less unnecessary speed bumps, road narrowing, and cycle paths which don't reflect the needs of the majority. Cycle paths would not improve traffic so why build them excessively and waste budget.
Water
I will focus on clearing blocked drains, allowing for better usage of our current infrastructure. I will also build and improve the stormwater and wastewater systems which our community needs providing a reliable and affordable water system. Basic infrastructure is one of the main issues that I focus on, a failing stormwater system creating floods, and a less-than-optimal wastewater system impeding growth is simply not acceptable.
Built environment
I will support growth and oppose all unreasonable red tapes that block development, while making sure infrastructure keeps up. We need healthy and steady growth as a society, supporting urban development around our local transport hubs and economic centers creates a stronger local economy. Therefore, increases usage of basic infrastructure such as public transportation, and roads. - Building where it makes sense and most needed so Auckland can grow without driving up rates.
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 the environment. Focus should be on practical work that benefits nature and protects communities, for example the Orewa seawall. Our local volunteer groups are the epitome of what is worthy of praise and support delivering results not only benefiting the environment but also saving costs giving a significant discount to ratepayers.
Community
I’ll get the basics right – fix walkways, maintain community centers 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; I will also advocate to support our amazing volunteer groups that give their time and effort to make our communities safer and happier places to live and raise families in.
Economic and cultural development
I’ll work with local businesses and business associations to revitalize town centers, provide better basic infrastructure, and cut red tape facilitating markets, events, and getting a license. This is the purpose on which I run, efficiently deliver improved infrastructure, facilitating growth, improving local economy, resulting in a prosperous society. As someone who has lived in Canada, America, China, and New Zealand supporting multiculturalism while keeping cultural heritage defines me.
Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori
All residents should be treated equally sharing the same rights, opportunities, and benefits. I’ll campaign to remove the voting rights of unelected Independent Māori Statutory Board members on council committees and will actively oppose any attempts to implement race-based benefits, grants, and special interests. Strategic assets like the Port and Future Fund must be run efficiently to lower rates, strengthen resilience, and stop waste.
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