Mayor of Whangārei

I support the court challenge to central government regarding Three Waters.

Māori wards: We are all committed to the north, so broad representation is a great way of working together on common goals.

All policy ideas require strong relationships with local businesses and industry and then a united, joint approach to central government.

Start a programme where all councillors are in their wards with ratepayers once a week. This ensures they act on behalf of ratepayers' needs.

Review staffing levels with the council to focus on areas of services to ratepayers.

Lower the dependency on consultants to the council to reflect better spend for ratepayers.

Ensure the council's decision making process is open, transparent and accountable to the public.

Move to ensure all new long-term supplier contracts include an allowance for the employees to be paid the living wage as the minimum base.

Remain well connected to local iwi and work closely them.

Develop a monthly letter to the community, explaining what is happening in their area and when changes may be happening.

Encourage good engagement with all of our community, so that all voices are heard.

Encourage live streaming of all non-confidential meetings and hearings, so that all have a chance to be involved.

Engage authentically with the community to co-create solutions to our districts issues.

Hold wānanga once a month for a weekend around the district as mayor to spend real time getting to know the community and its issues.

Advocate for the implementation of the STV voting method to allow for a more diverse group of councillors and experience at the table.

Remove all council involvement in election processes. It's undemocratic. Allow freedom for anyone to stand for council without restriction.

Repeal signs bylaw that allows candidates free reign to put signs on public land. Elections should not be won by who has the most signs.

Better engage with all communities to find their needs instead of telling them their needs.