I believe locals are the best representatives for our local investments and growth. Born and bred in Rosebank/Avondale, I am a former Avondale College Board member and Whau Local Board elected member, where I established the Whau Youth Board. Currently I am the current Co-Chair of Auckland Council's Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel, a trustee of the Whau Pasifika Trust, Chair of the Pasifika Festival at Western Springs and serve as a Justice of the Peace for New Zealand. With my local lived experience, extensive governance track record, and education - including an MBA (Master of Business Administration) from AUT, Postgrad in Law, and a BA double major from the University of Auckland - I humbly seek your support to represent 'us' on the Portage Licensing Trust. If you believe it is time for the Trusts to do more for our community, please vote Matāfai, Farmer, and Amosa.