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Candidate statement
Experienced Advocate for Waitematā. A lifelong Aucklander and 25 years Parnell local, Anne holds a Bachelor of Commerce and worked alongside her father in the family's printing and packaging business. She was a pioneer in Australasia's credit card industry and New Zealand's first female public Company Director, demonstrating strong leadership and decision-making. Anne runs a business importing Champagne and wine barrels for the NZ wine industry. A passionate animal welfare advocate, she founded the New Zealand Cat Foundation and has received numerous awards. She promotes mandatory spaying and microchipping to humanely address stray cat issues, and champions responsible pet ownership through education and fair by-laws. Concerned about rising rates, Anne advocates for efficient, accountable local governance focused on essentials. She will push for action on traffic congestion, crime, and improved CBD accessibility and safety; to support both community wellbeing and thriving local businesses. Vote Anne Batley Burton and C&R Candidates.
Why I want to be elected
I would advocate to stop wasteful spending , unlock the grid, improve safety and security in streets and on public transport , saving our parking and reducing parking fees to improve access to centre city and other suburbs being affected. Keeping weekly rubbish collections. Protection of our character and parks. LISTENING TO THE COMMUNITY. Advocate for free de-sexing and microchipping of cats to reduce the stray cat population and enforceable by-laws to protect our animals from cruelty.
My key skills and qualities
I was immersed in a family business from birth with a hardworking ethic, hold a Bachelor of Commerce and I was a pioneer in credit card manufacturing for Australasia becoming the first female Public company director in NZ. For many years I've been importing Champagne and barrels for the NZ wine industry I bring strong ethics, common sense , experience, perseverance reliability and strong people skills. I'm a doer not a talker, a giver not a taker and I get things done. You can count on me.
My top three key issues
I have seen the decline in the level of core services and infrastructure and the wasteful spending. Traffic congestion, crime and unrealistic idealism particularly in the centre city are damaging our businesses and undermining our quality of life. Accessibility through lack of /or too expensive parking is an issue. Lets stop BUREAUCRACY running our lives. Enforceable bylaws to protect our animals against cruelty need to be addressed particularly re our cats who are constantly under attack.
My position on key topics
Transport
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Water
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Built environment
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Natural environment
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Community
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Economic and cultural development
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Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori
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