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Candidate statement
I am a seasoned NZ business leader with decades of driving business growth & success in trade related industries, from boardroom strategy to hands-on SME operations. I take pride in delivering results, not talk! A proud Hibiscus Coast & Bays local since the ’90s. A director on the Board of Destination Orewa Beach. A hospitality business owner to two well known establishments in Orewa. A lover of our local parks, beaches & cuisine scene. I am often seen out enjoying life’s simple pleasures with my partner and our boisterous (and lovable) fur-baby Louis. I believe, real change starts in Our community when we invest in each other. That’s why as a coastie I roll up my sleeves and support our local schools, charities, and grassroots projects often behind the scenes. My personal mantra: Don’t fear change, fear standing still. For more detail, visit www.andymackie.nz
Why I want to be elected
Why I decided to contest a local board seat as an independent. Like you, I am tired of waste and ongoing increases! As a proud Coastie, local business owner & Director on the board to destination Orewa, I know what makes our community thrive. I often roll up my sleeves behind the scenes in supporting our schools, charities, local events, or grassroots projects. I believe, real change happens in our community when we invest in each other. If elected, I will be YOUR Voice for Change!
My key skills and qualities
✔ Seasoned NZ Business Leader. Decades of driving business success in trade-related industries, from boardroom strategy to hands-on local Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) operations ✔ Strategic Planning & Cost Optimization. Delivering exceptional results by streamlining operations and reducing costs ✔ Tactical Marketing & Business Growth, executing data-driven strategies ✔ Proven Leadership skills ✔ Local business owner & current Director to Orewa business association, Destination Ōrewa Beach.
My top three key issues
✔ Protect our precious coast & waterways, we need stronger protection measures and sensible management NOW to safeguard our irreplaceable natural treasures for future generations! ✔ Fix our failing infrastructure, rapid growth is overwhelming our waste system creating health and environmental hazards ✔ Build local skills, & boost local jobs, Lets partner with local businesses and Work and Income (WINZ) to identify critical skills shortages and fill local jobs by employing within our community.
My position on key topics
Transport
✔Prioritize Cost-Effective Road Calming. Move beyond expensive, often disruptive speed humps. Implement proven, targeted traffic calming measures in high-risk areas to genuinely enhance safety for pedestrians and residents. ✔Prioritise and repair the disgraceful state of our roads by fixing them once and for all. Hold contractors accountable. ✔Advocate for free AT public transportation passes for our local Healthcare and Emergency Services personnel to support our essential services workers.
Water
✔ Demand action to protect our waterways. Urgently upgrade basic infrastructure to halt sewage spills. ✔ Enforce strict accountability, including penalties for Watercare and Council contractors polluting local streams and waterways. ✔ Reintroduce routine stormwater drain cleaning and curb side sweeping in the HBC subdivision to prevent blockages during heavy weather. These steps are critical to minimise pollution and safeguard our environment.
Built environment
✔ Building restriction limits for new apartments on land with inadequate stormwater capacity. ✔ Preserve and protect our urban parks and enhance green spaces for future generations. ✔ Future-proof our infrastructure to cope with population growth and climate change impacts.
Natural environment
✔ Enhance coastal protection to reduce land loss over time with practical solutions such as revetments or other practical options which will enhance & protect our beautiful coastline. ✔ Restore and protect our natural habitats incorporating natural elements into urban developed green areas.
Community
✔ Partner with business associations and WINZ to identify local skills shortages and source sustainable funding for skills-based workshops that fill critical community roles. ✔ Introduce a bylaw banning private fireworks use on the Hibiscus Coast, allowing only controlled public displays to protect pets and wildlife. ✔ Foster our local identity and culture by cultivating a sense of shared history and values among residents, strengthening our community bonds and local pride.
Economic and cultural development
✔ Work closely with local business associations to support & promote the H.B.C as a tourist destination. ✔ Enhance cultural tourism routes connecting our local and Māori heritage sites. ✔ Expand/Enhance coastal & estuary paths. Improve beachside connectivity between Northern end of Orewa town centre, to the estuary. Prioritize safe, accessible, scenic walking/cycling routes. ✔ Storm Resilience Kits. Co-funded emergency equipment for flood-prone businesses.
Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori
✔ Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Auckland Council's responsibilities by strengthening the relationship between our people, land, and sea through established partnerships.
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