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.
Waitematā Local Board candidates
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Allan Matson
C&R - Communities and Residents
Selena Yanpei-Lu Renner
Independent
Theo Van De Klundert
City Vision
Alexandra Bonham
City Vision
Peter Dennis Elliott
City Vision
Nick Nielson
C&R - Communities and Residents
Muy Chhour
C&R - Communities and Residents
Leo Grachev
C&R - Communities and Residents
Pete Marshall
Concerned Ratepayers Herne Bay
Anahera Rawiri
City Vision
Kara Kennedy
City Vision
Taylor Marston
Anne Batley Burton
C&R - Communities and Residents
Caitlin Wilson
City Vision
Grayson Kilroy Goffe
Mark Walter Crysell
Connor Sharp
City Vision
Sarah Trotman
C&R - Communities and Residents
Gael Baldock
Greg Moyle
C&R - Communities and Residents
Sarah Trotman
Why I'm standing
I am currently elected, to serve you, on the Waitematā Local Board. I believe in transparency, listening to community, value for money and quality governance. This term my advocacy resulted in opening board workshops to the public, previously held behind closed doors. Our C&R team will create a safe and clean city, retain weekly rubbish collections, protect our heritage and character, support local business, care for our environment and ensure common-sense transport and parking.
About me
In my first term I was rated the most effective Waitematā Local Board member by Campaigner for Good Governance Keith McConnell. I am a strong and experienced community advocate with an intergenerational sustainability lens. I have lived locally for more than 20 years. I am a respected business leader, director, celebrant and campaigner for ending homelessness. My leadership has been recognised with a Queen's honour for services to business and community.
My priorities
- Listen to community as the Waitematā Local Board does not authentically engage with the community.
- Ensure quality governance by briefing board members adequately and committing to more than box ticking.
- Stop wasteful spending by focusing on keeping rates low and applying a strategic lens across all decisions.
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