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Jill Ovens
Labour
Jill Ovens
Labour
Why I'm standing
I am typical of those in this area who live rurally on a lifestyle block, in my case a small family block with three generations, Kune Kune pigs, chooks and dogs. I represent a rural voice that is not only that of commercial interests in farming.
About me
I am a journalist by profession, former senior lecturer at AUT, and a union leader with 35 years experience of advocacy, tackling legal issues, ploughing through documents, and communicating in an accessible way with ordinary working people – all useful skills for our local board.
My priorities
- Plan for growth in a way that empowers communities and meets their needs.
- Offer more opportunities to meet kanohi ki te kanohi with locals to hear their views on services.
- Introduce mini-bus services to provide equitable access to trains and services in Pukekohe.
Before politics
Union leader
Residence
Glenbrook
Age
No response
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Why I'm standing
I am typical of those in this area who live rurally on a lifestyle block, in my case a small family block with three generations, Kune Kune pigs, chooks and dogs. I represent a rural voice that is not only that of commercial interests in farming.
About me
I am a journalist by profession, former senior lecturer at AUT, and a union leader with 35 years experience of advocacy, tackling legal issues, ploughing through documents, and communicating in an accessible way with ordinary working people – all useful skills for our local board.
My priorities
- Plan for growth in a way that empowers communities and meets their needs.
- Offer more opportunities to meet kanohi ki te kanohi with locals to hear their views on services.
- Introduce mini-bus services to provide equitable access to trains and services in Pukekohe.
Before politics
Union leader
Residence
Glenbrook
Age
No response
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