Waitākere Ranges Local Board
The Waitākere Ranges 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 Waitākere Ranges Local Board election.
Waitākere Ranges Local Board candidates
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Michelle Hutton
Future West
Rizwan Ahmed Qureshi
Roman Thomas
WestWards
Bianca O'Keefe
Independent
Mark Jonathan Roberts
Future West
Michelle Clayton
Independent
Iuliana Rodinciuc
Linda Diane Potauaine
WestWards
Jamaine Sonny Ross
Mark Allen
Future West
Angus Cathcart
WestWards
Kevin Murphy
WestWards
Alan Roy Mann
Gregory Boone Presland
Future West
Diane Brigette Blomfield
Penelope Joy Miller
WestWards
Jess Rose
Future West
Hannah Slade
Future West
Stephen James Johnson
Allan Geddes
WestWards
Diane Brigette Blomfield
Why I'm standing
I am a long-time Laingholm local and fourth generation Aucklander with deep connections and love for our city. I have experienced our community's potential through working in arts and museums. I believe we are brimming with talent, creativity and natural beauty. I believe our potential is let down by disconnected planning and missed opportunities. I see the concrete toilet block in Titirangi as a symbol of what is going wrong – lack of recognition of place, and zero ambition and vision. I believe that together we can change that.
About me
I have a track record of bringing the right people together to make things happen. I have delivered successful and award-winning projects at prominent institutions including Auckland Museum, Te Papa, McCahon House, Going West Festival and Corban Estate Arts Centre. I will work for you with laser focus, using my extensive experience and connections. I do not give up. I will innovate, collaborate and apply pressure to central council and government to deliver your needs.
My priorities
- Commit to a bold arts and culture strategy that nurtures local talent and ensures access for all.
- Commit to re-activating the 2014 Local Area Plan for Parau, Laingholm, Woodlands Park and Waimā.
- Commit to transparent inclusive planning that mitigates climate impacts and improves wellbeing.
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