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Candidate statement
Residents have been let down by Kaipātiki Local Board with neglected public spaces like our regularly flooding parks, roads full of potholes, board members racking up local debt, and wasteful spending on vanity projects. It’s time to give our Local Board a shake-up and focus on what actually matters. As a resident of Northcote, I understand the problems facing our community, and my background as a Registered Nurse means I know how to practically solve problems where failure isn’t an option. By voting for me as an ACT Local candidate you know what you are going to get: I will maintain our public amenities, pay off local debt, put an end to wasteful spending, and advocate against anti-car polices that make it harder to get around. If you want to see common sense back on your local board, then vote for me.
Why I want to be elected
We have had higher rates, more bureaucracy, wasteful pet projects and neglected basics. It’s time to focus on what matters – working infrastructure and value for money. After moving to Northcote to live with my wife, I wanted to make my new community the best that it can be, with practical solutions that deliver real change locally. By voting for me as an ACT Local candidate, you know I’ll deliver essential services, stop wasteful spending, and advocate for every voter regardless of background.
My key skills and qualities
I am registered nurse, an educator, and a community advocate with real-world problem-solving experience. I know how to get things done and hold decision makers to account. I will bring value for money, 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
First: stopping waste and keeping council spending focused on essentials. Second: ending pet projects and cutting unnecessary bureaucracy. Third: fixing roads, clearing drains, collecting rubbish and maintaining public spaces - especially our green areas and parks.
My position on key topics
Transport
I’ll advocate for Aucklnad Council to do their part to fix the basics – maintain footpaths, clear drains, and keep traffic flowing. I’ll oppose anti-car policies like excessive speed bumps, road narrowings, 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.
Natural environment
I’ll back sensible pest control efforts, local coastal protection, and better flood management – but I will not support 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.
Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori
All residents should be treated equally. I’ll vote against any proposal to allow unelected members on the local board to have any voting powers. Only elected officials should have the authority to make local board decisions - because they are ultimately held accountable by the voters.
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