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Lotu Fuli
Labour
| Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board member
Lotu Fuli
Labour
| Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board member
Why I'm standing
I grew up with the vision of Manukau as the face of the future. I still believe in that vision. Manukau is bursting with talented, creative, vibrant diverse communities. However, the pandemic revealed many of the struggles that some of our families face. The digital divide isolated and disadvantaged our most vulnerable. I will be a strong voice for Manukau on the governing body, advocating for equity of resources and funding for Manukau.
About me
I have been an elected member since 2013 and a local board chair from 2016 to April 2021. I understand the 'beast of council' and its complexities. I have built strong relationships with governing body members, local boards, council-controlled organisations, mana whenua and council officers. These relationships will prove invaluable to get resourcing and projects across the line for Manukau. I have extensive governance experience, legal knowledge and dispute resolution skills – all will be useful at the governing body.
My priorities
- Accelerate digital equity by championing a policy for Tāmaki Makaurau, beginning with Manukau.
- Support fare-free public transport to provide more transport choices for Manukau residents.
- Commit to equitable funding of the Manukau local boards to address decades of underinvestment in the ward.
Current role
Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board member
Before politics
Judicial Officer, Law Lecturer
Residence
Manukau
Age
51
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Why I'm standing
I grew up with the vision of Manukau as the face of the future. I still believe in that vision. Manukau is bursting with talented, creative, vibrant diverse communities. However, the pandemic revealed many of the struggles that some of our families face. The digital divide isolated and disadvantaged our most vulnerable. I will be a strong voice for Manukau on the governing body, advocating for equity of resources and funding for Manukau.
About me
I have been an elected member since 2013 and a local board chair from 2016 to April 2021. I understand the 'beast of council' and its complexities. I have built strong relationships with governing body members, local boards, council-controlled organisations, mana whenua and council officers. These relationships will prove invaluable to get resourcing and projects across the line for Manukau. I have extensive governance experience, legal knowledge and dispute resolution skills – all will be useful at the governing body.
My priorities
- Accelerate digital equity by championing a policy for Tāmaki Makaurau, beginning with Manukau.
- Support fare-free public transport to provide more transport choices for Manukau residents.
- Commit to equitable funding of the Manukau local boards to address decades of underinvestment in the ward.
Current role
Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board member
Before politics
Judicial Officer, Law Lecturer
Residence
Manukau
Age
51
Connect via
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