Wairoa Subdivision candidate profiles

My principal place of residence is in the Franklin Local Board (Wairoa Subdivision) area.

My name is Clare Alder. I’m a local business owner, entrepreneur and mum of two, and I’ve lived in the Wairoa area for more than 18 years.

I understand the needs of our rural and lifestyle communities because I’ve lived them. I’m committed to representing Wairoa with practical, common-sense solutions that reflect what matters most to our community.

I bring strong business and leadership experience, and I’ve always believed in getting involved. Through local sports, business networks, and advocating on community issues.

I’m passionate about supporting families, strengthening small businesses, and ensuring growth protects Wairoa’s rural character through practical, community-focused outcomes.

My principal place of residence is not in the Franklin Local Board (Wairoa Subdivision) area.

I am excited about the opportunity to represent the Wairoa part of the Franklin Local Board district. A Franklin resident for 40 years, I have closely monitored district development, in particular the Drury area that will see enormous growth over the coming years. I am active in the area with personal and business interests. Further afield in Wairoa subdivision I am actively involved in boating off the Beachlands-Maraetai coast and have seen the enormous residential development to the east of the Wairoa district. I understand the population growth pressures that the land close to Auckland is under and also the needs of the existing populations as the landscape of our area is transformed. I have kept our local community aware of developments and believe a role on the local board would allow me to broaden this work to ensure the community has a voice in the changes that are underway.

My principal place of residence is not in the Franklin Local Board (Wairoa Subdivision) area.

I want you to vote for me and let us make a start on ending to this profiligate Council spending on consultants and multi national firms that currently have their snoats in the $10 Billion trough that we provide in rates and borrowing.

Add another 10 Billion that Auckland Transport spend contracting out, who need to make 25% profit to stay solvent, aim for 40% and more, thats about 8 billion leaving the country.

Thank you Neo Liberalism, are we all mugs, or can we start by repealing the 95 Local Government Amendment Act. Stop contracting everthing out bring it all in house.

The current fuel crisis leads to alternatives, Biofuel, remove all privet trees, bio mass Grow hemp on park land currently being grazed, on disused playing feilds. Best sorce for Biofuel.

How ever vehicle exhast from hemp may be a problem we’ll need to work on!

My principal place of residence is in the Franklin Local Board (Wairoa Subdivision) area.

Greetings to all Wairoa voters. Urban intensification is threatening the character and quality of life in our local communities. Roading pressure and landfill proposals are constant concerns. Medical and Educational services are not keeping pace with growth. Wairoa needs a strong and independent voice on the local board to tackle the challenges that we face. My previous time on Community Boards and Licensing Trusts equip me with the skills and experience to be this voice. Thirteen years as a college principal in Franklin have also given me relationships with council, community and business leaders. As a Wairoa resident, I have my heart in the interests of our wider community. I am motivated, qualified and ready to navigate the council bureaucracy that so often frustrates residents - and ready to stand up to the national and global agendas that can often override local concerns. To have your voice heard Tick Tom.