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Candidate statement
I’m seeking re-election because West Auckland deserves leadership that stays true to its people. I’ve stood alongside Ken Turner, Sunil Kushal, and Westwards to champion practical, common-sense decisions that reflect our community, not impose on it. Our tracks, parks, and public spaces must remain open and accessible to all, free from exclusivity. I’ve built businesses, worked with local groups, and tackled real-world challenges, cutting through bureaucracy to deliver results. My priorities remain clear: supporting small businesses and tradespeople, ensuring transport serves everyone, and promoting economic development that helps, not hinders. I believe in transparency, accountability, and a council that answers to residents, not party lines. West Auckland deserves better, more connected, confident, and thriving. Let’s keep building progress together. Re-elect Linda P. Find out more: www.lindap.nz
Why I want to be elected
Let’s make council boring again! Focused on basics, not branding. I’ve spent three years listening, asking tough questions, and building trust. I’m already here: challenging when needed, backing bold ideas when they make sense. I seek re-election to keep pushing for practical, people-first solutions. Real change isn’t flashy. I’m here to serve, not to chase legacy projects. Let’s get back to what matters. Let’s #BringBackBoring and get the basics right. Vote Linda Potauaine. www.lindap.nz
My key skills and qualities
I bring clear communication, inclusive leadership, and practical thinking. No vanity projects, just real work. If you’ve run a business, paid wages, or dealt with council forms, you know that BASIC MATTERS. I do too. Rates, Roads and Rubbish. Let’s #BringBackBoring and make council useful again. • Small biz experience • Community roots • Independent thinking. I’m not here to follow, I’m here to represent. There’s no one pulling my strings. Vote Linda Potauaine – www.lindap.nz #WestWards
My top three key issues
I bring clear communication, inclusive leadership, and practical thinking. No vanity projects, just real work. If you’ve run a business, paid wages, or dealt with council forms, you know that BASIC MATTERS. I do too. RATES, ROADS, RUBBISH Practical thinking - Spend where it’s needed, not where influence lives. These aren’t small issues; they’re the foundation of a fair, thriving community. Let’s #BringBackBoring and make council useful again. Vote Linda Potauaine #WestWards
My position on key topics
Transport
Fix the basics first - safe roads, reliable transport, and footpaths that don’t trip you up. We don’t need flashy schemes or trial products that leave us worse off. Locals shouldn’t be guinea pigs for half-baked ideas. And no more silence - residents deserve clear updates, not months of confusion. Quality first, communication always. Let’s invest in quality - get it done, do it right, and build infrastructure that actually works. It’s time to #BringBackBoring and make things move.
Water
Clean, safe water is non-negotiable. Fix the pipes, protect the supply, and stop the spin. Let’s think smart, support household tanks in urban areas, be savvy when it rains, and plan for future storage. Big questions remain, but we need action, not just reports.
Built environment
Built Environment Let’s build smart, not shiny. Design with purpose, good parking, water collection, and clever use of space. Future-proof our homes, not just chase the dollar. As co-director of our family boutique architecture business #noswingingcats #musthavecarparkingspace #backtobasics #bringbackboring
Natural environment
Protecting our whenua starts with respect, not restriction. Support clean waterways, practical climate action, and science-backed decisions. I’m curious, not closed - still learning, still listening. Let’s care for our land with evidence, not agendas. #BackToBasics #FutureProof
Community
Real change starts with people who care, local builders, volunteers, mentors, and everyday neighbours who show up and get things done. I support hands-on projects that fix what’s broken, support the vulnerable, and grow what’s working. It’s about practical action, respect, and trust, because progress happens when locals roll up their sleeves. #BackToBasics #bringbackboring
Economic and cultural development
I’ve lived the struggle - paying bills, running a small business, raising a family. I know what economic pressure feels like, because I’ve felt it too. That’s why I’m here: to make decisions that support hardworking locals, not headlines. I hear you, because I am you. Real economic development means backing everyday people first. #BackToBasics #bringbackboring
Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori
Diversity of Thought Is Democracy in Action. Local government must listen, not dictate. We’re elected to serve people, not politics. Practical leadership, meaningful Māori outcomes, and a real respect for different ideas, that’s what matters. A well-managed council puts community needs first, with common sense at the core.