Puketāpapa Local Board
The Puketāpapa 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 Puketāpapa Local Board election.
Puketāpapa Local Board candidates
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Bala Venu Beeram
C&R - Communities and Residents
Daniel Cliffords
City Vision
Mark Pervan
C&R - Communities and Residents
Jessica Sophia Ralph
Rowan Cant
City Vision
Soraiya Daud
City Vision
Abann Yor
Independent
Jon Turner
City Vision
Fiona Lai
C&R - Communities and Residents
Raphaela Rose
City Vision
Roseanne Hay
C&R - Communities and Residents
Ella Kumar
C&R - Communities and Residents
Brendan Larmer
C&R - Communities and Residents
Miriam Hartmann
City Vision
Mark John Price
Independent
Jon Turner
Why I'm standing
I would love to be re-elected to continue my work in building a thriving Puketāpapa, with well-connected parks, improved community facilities and safer streets. I have successfully advocated for more toilets, water fountains, shade sails and bus stops and will continue this advocacy. The next three years will see increased responsibilities for local boards and it is vital we have a board that understands council processes and how to get the best for Puketāpapa.
About me
As a two-term Puketāpapa Local Board member and chair of the Manukau Harbour Forum, I'm experienced in consensus building, with my colleagues representing a wide range of political backgrounds and areas. I bring a strong analytical mind, with a Masters in Public Policy. I have shown that I listen to community feedback and staff advice, unlike the board's decision to remove off-leash in Monte Cecilia. My experience as a teacher has given me extreme patience!
My priorities
- Protect and restore our waterways – the Manukau Harbour, Wairaki Stream and Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek.
- Significantly increase the funding allocated to footpath repairs in our area.
- Complete the Monte Cecilia Master Plan with input from across the whole community.
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