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Candidate statement
Time and again, Papakura local board has let residents down with neglected public facilities, wasteful spending on handouts and nice‑to‑haves, and decisions driven by ideology instead of practical solutions. It’s time for a shake‑up. As a long‑time Papakura local, a business owner, and someone who has supported community charities for over a decade, I understand the issues our neighbourhoods face because I see them every day. With more than 15 years of leadership experience in sales and management, I bring the practical, solutions‑focused approach needed to ensure Papakura’s voice is heard and respected. By voting for me as an ACT Local candidate, you know what you’ll get: I will support real investment where it’s needed, improve transparency and accountability and advocate to reduce congestion and improve accessibility in our town centres. If you want common sense back on the board, please give me one of your votes.
Why I want to be elected
Ratepayers have been let down by higher rates, more bureaucracy, wasteful pet projects and neglected basics. It’s time to focus on what matters – safe streets, working infrastructure and value for money. After 10 years living in Papakura, I understand our community’s needs and will bring practical solutions to deliver real change locally.By voting for me as an ACT Local candidate, you know I will advocate to keep rates down, stop wasteful spending, and deliver essential services.
My key skills and qualities
With over 15 years of leadership experience in sales and management, experience of owning a local business, I am a community advocate with real-world problem-solving experience. I know how to get things done and hold decision makers to account. I will advocate to deliver better value for your rates, 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
Delivering better value for your rates– by focusing the Local Boards budget on essentials and making sure every dollar spent delivers real benefits for our community Less waste – ending pet projects and cutting unnecessary bureaucracy. Better services – fixing roads, clearing drains, collecting rubbish and maintaining public spaces.
My position on key topics
Transport
I will advocate 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 local pest control, coastal protection, and better flood management – but stop 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 will advocate to 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 campaign to remove the voting rights of unelected Independent Māori Statutory Board members on council committees. Strategic assets like the Port and Future Fund must be run efficiently to lower rates, strengthen resilience, and stop waste.
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