Waitematā Local Board

The Waitematā 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 seven 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 Waitematā Local Board election.

Mark Walter Crysell

Mark Walter Crysell

Why I'm standing

I am running because I want to buck up Waitematā and help get the national funk out of here. I want to get locals off the sidelines by rolling up our sleeves, having fun and shaping our city together.

About me

I bring an open heart and mind, sharp listening skills, clear communication and a knack for asking the questions that matter. I have years of journalism experience that taught me to cut through spin and find practical solutions. I am community-minded, value fairness and empathy, and follow through for all. I do not bark at every passing car but I am not afraid to tackle tricky issues with energy, humour and determination.

My priorities
  1. Get Waitematā moving because great cities are best explored on foot, by bike or public transport.
  2. Support parks, libraries, schools and spaces that make us proud to live here.
  3. Get locals involved in decisions and projects to create less "us vs them" and more "hold my beer, we've got this."
Before politics

Journalist, broadcaster

Residence

St Marys Bay

Age

64

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Why I'm standing

I am running because I want to buck up Waitematā and help get the national funk out of here. I want to get locals off the sidelines by rolling up our sleeves, having fun and shaping our city together.

About me

I bring an open heart and mind, sharp listening skills, clear communication and a knack for asking the questions that matter. I have years of journalism experience that taught me to cut through spin and find practical solutions. I am community-minded, value fairness and empathy, and follow through for all. I do not bark at every passing car but I am not afraid to tackle tricky issues with energy, humour and determination.

My priorities
  1. Get Waitematā moving because great cities are best explored on foot, by bike or public transport.
  2. Support parks, libraries, schools and spaces that make us proud to live here.
  3. Get locals involved in decisions and projects to create less "us vs them" and more "hold my beer, we've got this."
Before politics

Journalist, broadcaster

Residence

St Marys Bay

Age

64

Connect via