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
Mark Allen
Why I'm standing
I love our area. I want our local board to be as powerful and effective as possible to ensure we get great service and value for rates. I believe the super city has not delivered for the west. I want to make sure our voice is well heard in central Auckland and around the Watercare and Auckland Transport boardroom table. I believe we need politicians who listen, are effective, committed, accountable, work with others and represent local views.
About me
I grew up, built a house and raised a family with my partner Janet in the Waitākere Ranges. I have served my local community as a fire chief, a board member on community groups and as an organiser of local events. I have worked in and around local government for nearly 40 years. I know how it works and does not. I am passionate about working locally with local decision-making and getting stuff done.
My priorities
- Push to get local back into local government, including local contracting, services, suppliers and facilities.
- Support making roads, drains and facilities more resilient to big weather events.
- Build stronger communities and better services by supporting local groups, volunteers and tradies.
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