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Amy-Leigh Hopa
Amy-Leigh Hopa
Why I'm standing
Ka pū te ruha, Ka hao te Rangatahi. Elected council's engagement with the communities I represent never make it to our grassroots. As elected representatives of these communities, I want to see more engagement and accountability of members to youth, māori, pacific and diverse communities as a start...and who better to speak on behalf of my communities and experiences than someone of that space to support the direction of our city.
About me
He aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata. What's important? It's people. My values and career pathways have always been in service to people and communities, working in government and NGOs. I have led community programmes and events, advisory panels and youth groups, teams and leadership groups and equity conversations including the Rangatahi Strategy employed by the Te Whatu Ora – COVID directorate. I also sit in governance seats for community organisations and trusts.
My priorities
- Equity: advocating for communities that are yet to be represented at governance levels in council.
- Wellbeing: ensuring decisions are made around the overall wellbeing of people and natural resources.
- Language: support the whānau friendly dissemination of council resources and information.
Before politics
Equity Lead and Ops Team Lead
Residence
Deanwell
Age
29
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Why I'm standing
Ka pū te ruha, Ka hao te Rangatahi. Elected council's engagement with the communities I represent never make it to our grassroots. As elected representatives of these communities, I want to see more engagement and accountability of members to youth, māori, pacific and diverse communities as a start...and who better to speak on behalf of my communities and experiences than someone of that space to support the direction of our city.
About me
He aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata. What's important? It's people. My values and career pathways have always been in service to people and communities, working in government and NGOs. I have led community programmes and events, advisory panels and youth groups, teams and leadership groups and equity conversations including the Rangatahi Strategy employed by the Te Whatu Ora – COVID directorate. I also sit in governance seats for community organisations and trusts.
My priorities
- Equity: advocating for communities that are yet to be represented at governance levels in council.
- Wellbeing: ensuring decisions are made around the overall wellbeing of people and natural resources.
- Language: support the whānau friendly dissemination of council resources and information.
Before politics
Equity Lead and Ops Team Lead
Residence
Deanwell
Age
29
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