West Harbour Community Board
Mel Orchard
Mel Orchard
Why I'm standing
I think the potential of West Harbour lies in its people. I want a community board that enables connections within and between our community and local government, empowering us all to drive positive change; to our interpersonal relationships, environment and consequently our facilities, services and infrastructure. I'm running for community board because I believe I can be a part of making this happen.
About me
I've lived and worked in West Harbour for the past 15 years. I have diverse experience with community organisations both in a professional and voluntary capacity, in membership and governance roles. I am a union regional delegate, and have worked in health administration for the past six years. I am a mum to two boys with a wealth of life experience that combined with the above will make me an excellent community board member.
My priorities
- Facilitate greater transparency around board activities to strengthen community civic engagement.
- Improve relationship with local rūnanga and community groups to grow our collective community identity.
- Promote West Harbour to greater Dunedin/Ōtepoti for our improved social and economic well-being.
Before politics
Health Software Administrator
Residence
Port Chalmers
Age
47
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Why I'm standing
I think the potential of West Harbour lies in its people. I want a community board that enables connections within and between our community and local government, empowering us all to drive positive change; to our interpersonal relationships, environment and consequently our facilities, services and infrastructure. I'm running for community board because I believe I can be a part of making this happen.
About me
I've lived and worked in West Harbour for the past 15 years. I have diverse experience with community organisations both in a professional and voluntary capacity, in membership and governance roles. I am a union regional delegate, and have worked in health administration for the past six years. I am a mum to two boys with a wealth of life experience that combined with the above will make me an excellent community board member.
My priorities
- Facilitate greater transparency around board activities to strengthen community civic engagement.
- Improve relationship with local rūnanga and community groups to grow our collective community identity.
- Promote West Harbour to greater Dunedin/Ōtepoti for our improved social and economic well-being.
Before politics
Health Software Administrator
Residence
Port Chalmers
Age
47
Connect via
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