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Mike Burton
Rock the Vote
Mike Burton
Rock the Vote
Why I'm standing
I had never considered running for Council before but recently have become aware of areas in which I feel the rights of ordinary New Zealanders are being sacrificed for large vested interests. Among these are out-of-control spending, too much power given to unelected bureaucrats, wastage and the erosion of traditional kiwi values. I recognise that a few individuals can do little, but when they team up with others who feel similarly, their voices can become powerful.
About me
I spent my first eighteen years in Auckland and then many years overseas. I believe this gives me a good perspective of how Auckland can be inspired by other international cities while keeping its own personality and moving with the times. I am a poet, and while this may not help in any practical sense, the way I see the world through poetry opens me up to seeing things others may miss.
My priorities
- Making Auckland a great place to live for ordinary kiwis and not just the rich and powerful.
- Identifying tendencies whereby our special character is being destroyed.
- Enhancing Auckland's beauty and "liveability", making it again the best place in the world to live.
Before politics
Voice teacher and actor
Residence
Freemans Bay
Age
67
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Why I'm standing
I had never considered running for Council before but recently have become aware of areas in which I feel the rights of ordinary New Zealanders are being sacrificed for large vested interests. Among these are out-of-control spending, too much power given to unelected bureaucrats, wastage and the erosion of traditional kiwi values. I recognise that a few individuals can do little, but when they team up with others who feel similarly, their voices can become powerful.
About me
I spent my first eighteen years in Auckland and then many years overseas. I believe this gives me a good perspective of how Auckland can be inspired by other international cities while keeping its own personality and moving with the times. I am a poet, and while this may not help in any practical sense, the way I see the world through poetry opens me up to seeing things others may miss.
My priorities
- Making Auckland a great place to live for ordinary kiwis and not just the rich and powerful.
- Identifying tendencies whereby our special character is being destroyed.
- Enhancing Auckland's beauty and "liveability", making it again the best place in the world to live.
Before politics
Voice teacher and actor
Residence
Freemans Bay
Age
67
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