Ngā kaitono ā-rohe pōti 2025Ward candidates 2025

North Shore Ward

Independent

Candidate statement

Eric Chuah former party strategist and electorate candidate for United NZ Hon. Peter Dunne who won the seat of Ohariu-Belmont in Wellington, and former candidate for a centrist party for Auckland seat of Maungakiekie (2023 elections) will be running for the Auckland Mayoralty, Ward (North Shore), and Kaipatiki Local Board. Dr. Eric Chuah as Independent candidate, combines academic teaching/research in psychology, sociology and business, policy development for Immigration policy(legislated in German Parliament 2020). with problem-solving consulting experience. He will provide pragmatic Action Plans to create and implement strategic vision for better delivery of local council services, minimize increase in rates, reduce unnecessary council spending and ensure safer policing and noise control for local residents and businesses. As a Lion Clubs/RSA member, he states, 'Serving locally requires a balanced nonpartisan approach eschewing left/right politics focused on cost savings, fair and positive outcomes for all Aucklanders.'

North Shore Ward

Putting the North Shore First

Candidate statement

Leadership, experience and commitment to the North Shore. I'm positive and passionate about our North Shore community. I was raised here and am raising my own family here. As Chair of Kaipātiki Local Board for eight years, I've proudly led a cohesive, stable and strong board. I've 18 years governance experience, including Auckland Kindergarten board and school BOT. I've championed investment in environment, parks, shadesails, community development, bush tracks (including Kauri Glen treetop bridge); while increasing transparency and holding council/AT to account. I will prioritise: cleaner beaches/streams; safer neighbourhoods; fixing Lake Road and Onewa Road; retaining parkland; restoring slashed local board funding; improving maintenance; protecting heritage; increasing compliance enforcement. I will fight against: building where there's flood zones or insufficient infrastructure; breaching of Unitary Plan rules; congestion charges; downgrading roads to loose chipseal. As your councillor, I'll advocate for North Shore to get it's fair share. www.johngillon.co.nz

North Shore Ward

The Shore Choice

Candidate statement

After 12 years of service on the Kaipātiki Local Board, I'm committed to the North Shore. I stand up for our community and focus on the big issues. We must continue to control rates, urgently fix infrastructure, manage Auckland Transport and remain committed to our environment. I want to speed up infrastructure investment to secure well-managed flood protection for the North Shore. I want to see smart investment in sport, including golf, and co-investment with schools for community use. I want to grow our town centres and deliver better local employment options. I live in Milford with my husband and our two teenagers. I'm on the board of North Harbour Rugby, Harbour Gym and Westlake Boys, am an Institute of Directors member and a JP. My significant business experience and accountable governance will ensure I make better decisions with your money. Vote Danielle Grant for Council - The Shore Choice

North Shore Ward

Positive Leadership for the Shore

Candidate statement

I'm standing for re-election as your Shore Councillor to ensure our community retains a strong, experienced voice at the council table. I build positive relationships to get results - securing increased bus services, double-deckers and electric buses, street, footpath and town centre improvements, new ferries, and additional crews to restore ferry reliability. As chair of major council committees, I've led record investment into environmental initiatives, park and bush track upgrades, and water quality projects to clean up our beaches. I'm working with government to stop inappropriate development in flood zones. I've actioned thousands of requests from residents, supported and advocated for our community during the floods and recovery. I prevented severe cuts to libraries, sports, arts, and events budgets. The Shore has always been my home, I'm deeply committed in making it a safe, sustainable, connected community, today and for future generations. Vote Richard Hills for strong, proven local leadership.

North Shore Ward

ACT Local

Candidate statement

Time and again, ratepayers have been let down by Auckland Council with higher rates, more bureaucrats, more wasteful spending on pet projects, and neglected public services. It’s time to give Council a wakeup call and focus on the things that matter locally. Having lived in the North Shore for 10 years, I understand the growing pressures on our community. My background as a business owner and community advocate means I have the real-life experience needed to bring fresh practical solutions to the table and get things done. By voting for me as an ACT Local candidate, you know what you are going to get. I will keep rates down, deliver the essential infrastructure, and restore transparency and accountability to the decision-making process so ratepayers know how their money is being spent. If you want to see common sense back around the council table, please give me one of your votes.