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Karen (Kaz) Yung
Independent
| Deputy Chair & member of the Petone Community Board
Karen (Kaz) Yung
Independent
| Deputy Chair & member of the Petone Community Board
Why I'm standing
I love the Hutt City. I got involved with local government because of my community. I would love to serve the wider community through council because I currently do not see some of the perspectives that I hold being represented and I want to advocate for the voices that I currently see are missing out - from the communities I represent and engage with, for the benefit of the present and well into the future.
About me
Born and bred in Te Awakairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt, I have a mix of experiences in various sectors over the last 20 years – community, retail, hospitality, faith groups, youth, volunteer, food resilience and governance; including the last nine years on the Petone Community Board. I am super passionate about environmental and social justice. I love this city, and its people; and most importantly, I am grounded in the community.
My priorities
- Ensure community have a voice at the table through strong advocacy and representation.
- Ensure communication is a two way street with open channels to and from the community.
- Focus on climate resilience as a lens to ensure good wellbeing and outcomes for the short, medium and long term.
Current role
Deputy Chair & member of the Petone Community Board
Residence
Waiwhetū
Age
36
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Why I'm standing
I love the Hutt City. I got involved with local government because of my community. I would love to serve the wider community through council because I currently do not see some of the perspectives that I hold being represented and I want to advocate for the voices that I currently see are missing out - from the communities I represent and engage with, for the benefit of the present and well into the future.
About me
Born and bred in Te Awakairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt, I have a mix of experiences in various sectors over the last 20 years – community, retail, hospitality, faith groups, youth, volunteer, food resilience and governance; including the last nine years on the Petone Community Board. I am super passionate about environmental and social justice. I love this city, and its people; and most importantly, I am grounded in the community.
My priorities
- Ensure community have a voice at the table through strong advocacy and representation.
- Ensure communication is a two way street with open channels to and from the community.
- Focus on climate resilience as a lens to ensure good wellbeing and outcomes for the short, medium and long term.
Current role
Deputy Chair & member of the Petone Community Board
Residence
Waiwhetū
Age
36
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