Upper Harbour Local Board
The Upper Harbour Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of six members. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Upper Harbour Local Board election.
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John Loau
Why I'm standing
Growing up my parents told me to look out while I was a kid. Growing up, I realised it meant, look out for my neighbours, kids, and community. I am passionate about our community, and I want to help look out for the things that matter most to our people. With all the challenges sometimes it feels like no one is looking out for us. I want to help look out for us.
About me
I bring with me a balance of community, business and governance experience, along with my life experience to the board. With these, I will use them to guide discussions, listen to our community and make decisions while working across the table with colleagues. I have been an active member of our communities, enjoying meeting new people, catching up with neighbours, supporting local businesses, and just living in our great community, Upper Harbour.
My priorities
- Piloting a youth employment program for children in the community called Clean and Green.
- Connecting Pāremoremo with a bus, more ferries for West Habour and Hobsonville Point
- Building a new swimming pool facility for our communities west of Greenhithe Bridge.
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