Henderson-Massey Local Board
Chimene del la Varis
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
Chimene del la Varis
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
Why I'm standing
In a time of climate emergency, we need at least one strong advocate on our eight-member board to champion ecological issues. I'm standing because as weather patterns become more extreme, we simply cannot afford NOT to have green voices at local government level.
About me
With a background in environmental and social issues, reporting in the Waikato and Gisborne, I have a degree in linguistics and journalism. I am good at unpacking and communicating issues of climate adaptation and social inequity. I'm also a change-maker – committed to making sure renters have a strong voice in local democracy. Half of Aucklanders are renters, not homeowners – but that fact isn't reflected around the tables of governance.
My priorities
- Support calls for Auckland Transport to provide Henderson-Massey with faster, more frequent buses.
- Establish weed bins in our area to help control pest plant species at a local level.
- Call to address the persistent underfunding and delays to our major infrastructure projects.
Before politics
Web journalist
Residence
Te Atatu South
Age
59
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Why I'm standing
In a time of climate emergency, we need at least one strong advocate on our eight-member board to champion ecological issues. I'm standing because as weather patterns become more extreme, we simply cannot afford NOT to have green voices at local government level.
About me
With a background in environmental and social issues, reporting in the Waikato and Gisborne, I have a degree in linguistics and journalism. I am good at unpacking and communicating issues of climate adaptation and social inequity. I'm also a change-maker – committed to making sure renters have a strong voice in local democracy. Half of Aucklanders are renters, not homeowners – but that fact isn't reflected around the tables of governance.
My priorities
- Support calls for Auckland Transport to provide Henderson-Massey with faster, more frequent buses.
- Establish weed bins in our area to help control pest plant species at a local level.
- Call to address the persistent underfunding and delays to our major infrastructure projects.
Before politics
Web journalist
Residence
Te Atatu South
Age
59
Connect via
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