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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Kyle Parker
Why I'm standing
I have always felt called to serve my community and try to help and advocate for those without a voice in our democratic decision making – children, disconnected people, and our natural environment and ecology. I already serve through my community work with Sustain and Enable and Scouting NZ and I believe I have the skills and experience needed to help make our local democracy engage more people and run more efficiently and effectively.
About me
I believe in honesty, transparency and helping others. I have five years' experience as a project manager at Auckland Council and seven years running my own community organisation and business. Earlier life: seven years finance and corporate career. I have shown tenacity and commitment in the face of challenges including overcoming disability and depression. In this role it's important to listen and understand, before speaking, and collaborate rather than competing with other members and stakeholders.
My priorities
- Listen to the needs of diverse local residents. Balance these against political and budget realities.
- Living Upper Harbour priorities: healthy active communities, growing green spaces.
- Greater transport choices, resilient sustainable economy.
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