Upper Harbour Local Board
The Upper Harbour 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 Upper Harbour Local Board election.
Upper Harbour Local Board candidates
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Sylvia Yang
Uzra Casuri Balouch
Independent
David Cooke
Independent
John McLean
Independent
Rebecca Huang
Living Upper Harbour
Selena Wong
Independent
Kyle Parker
Living Upper Harbour
Kent Neville-White
John Loau
Independent
Apurv Shukla
Independent
Anna Caroline Atkinson
Living Upper Harbour
John Godfrey Riddell
Callum Blair
Independent
Anna Caroline Atkinson
Why I'm standing
Upper Harbour is an amazing and beautiful place. It is growing really fast and needs good planning. Communities need great facilities so they can grow and everyone can live fulfilled lives. I believe that our environment is incredibly important, we need to prepare for climate change and we need to be smart with the way we spend our finances. Our communities are often developed such that walking and cycling is too hard, and this needs to change.
About me
I grew up on the North Shore and currently live in Paremoremo. I live in our area. I have already served two terms on the board and have driven good results. I am a good listener, I understand and respect diverse opinions and I communicate well. I am a chartered accountant. I volunteer for many organisations, ranging from treasurer roles to coaching at sports clubs. Volunteers are the heart of the community and need support.
My priorities
- Replace the Albany Library, which is too small, with a new library and community hub.
- Build new northwest assets, eg pool in the northwest, Whenuapai community centre and a pump track.
- Ensure safety around schools so that children can walk and cycle safely.
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