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Michelle Lewis
Waikanae Community Board Member
Michelle Lewis
Waikanae Community Board Member
Why I'm standing
I hear that people want change. I hear they have had enough of the current system and want to adapt to the challenges of climate change, so we are ready for the future. I have seen our road design go backwards in the last 10 years focused on moving cars not people. I believe Kāpiti is unique yet we fail to make it easy to support different ways of delivering projects.
About me
I have been a resident in Kāpiti for 16 years. I have a broad range of experience from chair of Te Ara Korowai to volunteering at Nga Manu. I established Waikanae Dance School and continue to teach adults and children weekly. I have an economics degree with honours from the UK. I am a chartered transport professional having been chair for the Wellington Regional Committee and sitting on the National Committee of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
My priorities
- Putting communities in charge. Listening to communities on all topics and acting on their feedback.
- Accountability. Asking critical questions before funding is provided for new infrastructure.
- Transparency. Getting information and decisions flowing smoother between council and the community.
Current role
Waikanae Community Board Member
Before politics
Director
Residence
Waikanae
Age
50
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Why I'm standing
I hear that people want change. I hear they have had enough of the current system and want to adapt to the challenges of climate change, so we are ready for the future. I have seen our road design go backwards in the last 10 years focused on moving cars not people. I believe Kāpiti is unique yet we fail to make it easy to support different ways of delivering projects.
About me
I have been a resident in Kāpiti for 16 years. I have a broad range of experience from chair of Te Ara Korowai to volunteering at Nga Manu. I established Waikanae Dance School and continue to teach adults and children weekly. I have an economics degree with honours from the UK. I am a chartered transport professional having been chair for the Wellington Regional Committee and sitting on the National Committee of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
My priorities
- Putting communities in charge. Listening to communities on all topics and acting on their feedback.
- Accountability. Asking critical questions before funding is provided for new infrastructure.
- Transparency. Getting information and decisions flowing smoother between council and the community.
Current role
Waikanae Community Board Member
Before politics
Director
Residence
Waikanae
Age
50
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