I am standing as an Independent candidate. I have lived in Avondale for 28 years and my now adult children attended the local schools, participated in local sports and clubs, and I have seen first-hand what can be achieved in their lives through these organisations. I have worked in nationwide charities in senior finance and management roles and can use these skills to help grow our local communities with their diverse peoples, cultures and walks of life. Along with my family I have volunteered in local sports, schools and environmental groups in the Whau, spent 10 years on Avondale Primary School Board and have seen how these groups grow and enrich the whole community. I will work with the Trust to support and improve the community in the most effective way.