Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
The Devonport-Takapuna 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 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board election.
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board candidates
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Garth Ellingham
Karin Horen
A Fresh Approach
Paul Radford Cornish
Neil Zent
C&R - Communities and Residents
Lewis James Rowe
A Fresh Approach
Helena Roza
ACT Local
Karleen Florence Reeve
A Fresh Approach
Gavin John Busch
C&R - Communities and Residents
George Wood
C&R - Communities and Residents
Mary-Anne Benson-Cooper
Independent
Kamini Schoonbee
C&R - Communities and Residents
Kent Treloar Tregonning
Scott Andrew Macarthur
A Fresh Approach
Terence Harpur
A Fresh Approach
Pete Cronshaw
Independent
James Rohloff
Independent
Kaumosi Opie
C&R - Communities and Residents
Michael Single
C&R - Communities and Residents
Trish Deans
Independent
Kimberly Hope Graham
A Fresh Approach
Terence Harpur
Why I'm standing
I am the current deputy chair of the local board and I want to continue to serve my community for three more years. This term, I have been instrumental in delivering for our community including saving local funding from budget cuts, refurbishing council facilities, leading staff for more careful spending, cleaning up our environment and beaches, empowering our local economy and ensuring we live in a place people feel proud of and thrive in.
About me
I bring expert governance and business skills, careful financial management and an evidence driven approach to decisions. I have a 'get it done' attitude with a collaborative approach to solving issues. Having worked within council and the private sector, I know how to get results. I am approachable, listen, act with integrity and don't get drawn into petty politics. Positive and future focused. I have three kids and love improving our area for future generations.
My priorities
- Careful financial management and an evidence driven approach to decisions.
- Stop local budget cuts and get more funding allocated from central council to the local area.
- Invest in environment, water, events, wellbeing, community centres, library, pool and transport.
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