I am a wife, mother of three, holder of the Samoan High Chief title of Peseta. I have lived and worked in Panmure for 36 years, a place I am proud to call home. I have extensive business experience as a sole trader, entrepreneur, and in family enterprises both locally and internationally. My commitment to community service is demonstrated through a wide range of volunteer roles, including participation on rhythmic gymnastics sports committees, former Panmure Business Association Board member, making costumes for dance groups, teaching Year 5 students knitting skills, fundraising for sporting activities and dance competitions, and providing local business mentorship and local community advocacy. As the founder of Panmure Remember When (2021), an online community with 31,466 members, I actively engaged with the wider Tamaki community. My interaction with local perspectives, narratives, and histories has motivated my decision to stand as a candidate.