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Geoff Hayward
Labour
| Councillor, Onepoto General Ward
Geoff Hayward
Labour
| Councillor, Onepoto General Ward
Why I'm standing
No matter how hard our communities back each other, we also need a council that steps up. That's why I ran, and since then I've worked to make council more transparent, invest in libraries, reduce sewage discharges, and secure a water charter that puts people first. We've made progress, but things must work better and feel fairer. I'm running to keep building a leadership that shows up, speaks up, and gets things done.
About me
I haven't won every battle, but I never leave the room without giving voice to those who aren't heard: your hopes, your challenges and the consequences of our decisions. That's what drives me to build support across the council table, even with those I don't agree with. We deserve councillors who don't just react but push for change, and who act for the community because they are part of the community.
My priorities
- Make decisions that are made by the council with the community, not to the community.
- Champion a city that thrives for everyone, not just for today but well into the future.
- Deliver the essentials within a balanced budget, including homes, transport, water and waste that work.
Current role
Councillor, Onepoto General Ward
Residence
Tītahi Bay
Age
44
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Why I'm standing
No matter how hard our communities back each other, we also need a council that steps up. That's why I ran, and since then I've worked to make council more transparent, invest in libraries, reduce sewage discharges, and secure a water charter that puts people first. We've made progress, but things must work better and feel fairer. I'm running to keep building a leadership that shows up, speaks up, and gets things done.
About me
I haven't won every battle, but I never leave the room without giving voice to those who aren't heard: your hopes, your challenges and the consequences of our decisions. That's what drives me to build support across the council table, even with those I don't agree with. We deserve councillors who don't just react but push for change, and who act for the community because they are part of the community.
My priorities
- Make decisions that are made by the council with the community, not to the community.
- Champion a city that thrives for everyone, not just for today but well into the future.
- Deliver the essentials within a balanced budget, including homes, transport, water and waste that work.
Current role
Councillor, Onepoto General Ward
Residence
Tītahi Bay
Age
44
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