Mayor of Auckland

Why I'm standing

I'm passionate about democracy. Here now we have government eroding local body institutions and the democratic principles they are founded on, rushing disastrous housing law seriously affecting Aucklanders, with no mandate from the people. Similarly Three Waters, the nationalisation of council assets to be handed to undemocratic bodies further gutting councils function. More command and control. On top of that Council and Council-controlled Organisations paying lip-service to the consultation process. Now is the time to stand up.

About me

From Hawkes Bay, moved with family to Auckland in 1997 into a lovely sun-filled bungalow in Narrow Neck and never left. For 29 years I worked in the food industry specialising in logistics management, had small business experience, through part ownership of two Auckland stores. 2014 I took an entirely new direction and now work as a builder. From nothing I achieved financial security on a single income through good spending habits and direct investment.

My priorities

1. Contain medium-density development inside existing Unitary Plan zones using every means possible.
2. Ensure infrastructure decisions have an inclusive, sound financial, and sustainable base.
3. Reform consultation process so that ratepayer-derived solutions drive the process from the start.