Whau Local Board
The Whau 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 Whau Local Board election.
Whau Local Board candidates
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Aadil Basha
Labour
Rebecca Thomson
Labour
Madhavi Priya Nyayapati
Catherine Farmer
Independent
Barrie-John Partridge
Labour
Kathryn Mary Davie
Voice of the People
Fania Kapao
Labour
Paul Davie
Voice of the People
Fasitua Amosa
Labour
Morgan Luxton
Kay Thomas
Labour
Warren Piper
Independent
Valeria Gascoigne
Labour
Almo Wong
Independent
Ross Clow
Independent
Jitesh Mulvantray Ganatra
Kay Thomas
Why I'm standing
I want to ensure that Whau Local Board continues to work constructively and collaboratively for the benefit of Whau residents. After many years of funding cuts, the local board is now able to improve the range of services and facilities provided to our community. I want to ensure that those services and facilities are of a high quality and provide what our community actually wants and needs.
About me
My background is in secondary teaching and management, including as deputy principal at Mt Roskill Grammar School. I am connected to the Whau community, such as being a volunteer at New Lynn Citizens Advice Bureau and a board member of two community organisations. This range of experience has given me the skills to represent our residents. My commitment to the community is driven by my belief in the principles and values of the Labour Party.
My priorities
- Support and fund community groups, hubs and houses to provide services for Whau residents.
- Support and fund environmental organisations and volunteer groups to make Whau a better place.
- Commit to developing a Whau community resilience network for future emergency events.
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