Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
Lia Shelford-Toopi
Team Coast
Lia Shelford-Toopi
Team Coast
Why I'm standing
I want to voice a Māori perspective at local board level and give people a fresh, motivated and enthusiastic candidate to vote for. I hope to encourage those who don't normally vote, to see in me someone who can represent them, whether it be my age, race or gender.
About me
I am proud to call myself a Coastie and will endeavour to work hard for positive outcomes for our community. In the past, I've supported many community initiatives in my role as a local radio announcer. I am a critical thinker, problem solver and have empathy for others. I enjoy working in a team environment and believe I am diplomatic, level-headed and fair.
My priorities
- Improve water quality for our beaches because they are taonga which must be protected.
- Support recreational events which create vibrant communities that people are proud to live in.
- Invest in a range of infrastructure to better connect suburbs with business districts.
Before politics
Small business owner
Residence
Red Beach
Age
40
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Why I'm standing
I want to voice a Māori perspective at local board level and give people a fresh, motivated and enthusiastic candidate to vote for. I hope to encourage those who don't normally vote, to see in me someone who can represent them, whether it be my age, race or gender.
About me
I am proud to call myself a Coastie and will endeavour to work hard for positive outcomes for our community. In the past, I've supported many community initiatives in my role as a local radio announcer. I am a critical thinker, problem solver and have empathy for others. I enjoy working in a team environment and believe I am diplomatic, level-headed and fair.
My priorities
- Improve water quality for our beaches because they are taonga which must be protected.
- Support recreational events which create vibrant communities that people are proud to live in.
- Invest in a range of infrastructure to better connect suburbs with business districts.
Before politics
Small business owner
Residence
Red Beach
Age
40
Connect via
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