Auckland Council
Kyle Parker
Living Upper Harbour
| Upper Harbour Local Board Member
Kyle Parker
Living Upper Harbour
| Upper Harbour Local Board Member
Why I'm standing
I'm deeply concerned about political delays. Climate change is a proven threat – we are already encountering escalating disasters, economic shocks, under-prepared emergency responses, native species extinctions, development overtaking farms, failing infrastructure and increasing costs. Council needs courageous, collaborative governance and a 100-year strategic approach: proactive planning, future-proof investment, resilient infrastructure, advocacy for diverse communities' needs and support for youth, disabled, arts, community and environment. Let's have the hard conversations and collaborate to deliver meaningful results for climate, council and community.
About me
Thank you for trusting me to honestly represent our communities and make the hard decisions to help future-proof our city on the Upper Harbour Local Board since 2022. I live to serve. I'm also a volunteer Scout leader (9+ years) and social entrepreneur delivering employment and healthier housing (10+ years). I understand why 'Supercity' is inefficient after 7 years in finance, a Massey University economics degree and 5 years of Auckland Council project management.
My priorities
- Collaborate towards a 100-year strategic approach for Auckland and listen to what our communities need.
- Proactively plan, invest wisely and build local, resilient, climate-safe, future-proof infrastructure.
- Advocate for diverse communities' needs and support youth, disabled, arts, community and environment.
Current role
Upper Harbour Local Board Member
Residence
Huapai now/ mostly Hobsonville
Age
46
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Why I'm standing
I'm deeply concerned about political delays. Climate change is a proven threat – we are already encountering escalating disasters, economic shocks, under-prepared emergency responses, native species extinctions, development overtaking farms, failing infrastructure and increasing costs. Council needs courageous, collaborative governance and a 100-year strategic approach: proactive planning, future-proof investment, resilient infrastructure, advocacy for diverse communities' needs and support for youth, disabled, arts, community and environment. Let's have the hard conversations and collaborate to deliver meaningful results for climate, council and community.
About me
Thank you for trusting me to honestly represent our communities and make the hard decisions to help future-proof our city on the Upper Harbour Local Board since 2022. I live to serve. I'm also a volunteer Scout leader (9+ years) and social entrepreneur delivering employment and healthier housing (10+ years). I understand why 'Supercity' is inefficient after 7 years in finance, a Massey University economics degree and 5 years of Auckland Council project management.
My priorities
- Collaborate towards a 100-year strategic approach for Auckland and listen to what our communities need.
- Proactively plan, invest wisely and build local, resilient, climate-safe, future-proof infrastructure.
- Advocate for diverse communities' needs and support youth, disabled, arts, community and environment.
Current role
Upper Harbour Local Board Member
Residence
Huapai now/ mostly Hobsonville
Age
46
Connect via
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