Takanini electorate
The newly created Takanini electorate comprises a mainly urban population east of Manurewa and south of Botany. It was created by merging areas from the Manurewa, Papakura and (now defunct) Hunua electorates. Takanini is expected to be a marginal electorate, as it includes both Labour and National-leaning areas.
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Supporting those New Zealanders affected by Covid-19, back to work by contributing to employment over a 12-month period. Affordable healthcare access for all New Zealanders at $2.00 per week per family. Kiwi first home owners receive support of zero percent interest on their first home. Why I’m running
To represent the people who need a voice to speak for them and to also make a difference for at-risk communities.About me
I'm a Christian, married to the gorgeous Raewyn and together we have a beautiful whānau including our grandchildren who also live with us. Our Whānau Ora practices are rolled out throughout the country. Not only are we busy providing quality medical care and Covid-19 testing, counselling, employment services and restorative Justice, we meet the immediate needs of the community providing food packs to those in need. I was humbled when peer-nominated and awarded the Queens Service Medal.Party list rank
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DirectorPlace of residence
Flatbush ManukauAge
49
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Investing into healthcare: in the midst of Covid-19 it is important to make sure that our healthcare system is strong. Investing into employment: we need to ensure our families are secure with employment or retraining for employment. Investing into housing and infrastructure: our electorate will see a major population growth so we need to plan ahead. Why I’m running
I think it is the right time. I have lived and worked in south Auckland where many of our community members face much adversity. As a medical doctor, we are limited in the assistance we can offer families. However, our community requires much more support. We need advocates working outside the clinic walls toward equity and social justice. We need to support our communities to thrive. We need to ensure housing, education, job security and retraining needs are met. I hope I can help.About me
I have lived in South Auckland for over 30 years. I love the diverse and colourful nature of our communities and Aotearoa as a whole. As a husband and father, I hope that we can create a place where our children grow up feeling valued and included. As a doctor on the front line of Covid-19, I understand how important it is for our families to first be safe. As a small business owner, I know that we must also look toward a strong economic response. I believe that together, we can make this happen.Party list rank
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GP doctor / Local Board memberPlace of residence
South AucklandAge
36
My local priorities
Ensuring our Takanini small businesses are well supported to cope with the current economic crisis. Upgrading the Mill Road corridor to four lanes to help ease congestion in Takanini, and for health and safety reasons. Advocating for our local schools to have more classrooms built as the population grows in Takanini e.g. Ormiston Primary. Why I’m running
Takanini is my home and I am blessed to have lived and worked here for close to a decade and am actively involved in our local community. I have always been drawn to advocacy and service, and would love to represent my home, Takanini, and its residents - my neighbours - in Parliament. As a local, I have a deep understanding of Takanini's challenges, as well as our strengths. In me you will have a passionate and committed voice for Takanini who is accessible and accountable to you and your families.About me
One of five children, born to Lebanese parents who raised us with strong family values, I completed a degree in Law before marrying my husband Roger and moving to Takanini. Together, we run an emergency and transitional housing facility located in Takanini, and love to give back to our community through our charitable trust and by sponsoring local sports. Takanini has so much to offer. It needs a voice who will make sure we're not an after thought, and that our needs are persistently addressed. Party list rank
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Executive managerPlace of residence
The GardensAge
40
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Increase employment and employment opportunities to allow for strong and healthy families, and to facilitate one's dreams. Increase safety levels/reduction in crime with a priority towards neighbourhood policing teams and community safe groups. Lower taxes in order to allow Takanini residents to keep more of your own money. Why I’m running
To defend New Zealand's values and sovereignty.About me
I have spent years working in different sectors, the last 20 being mostly youth and community development, nearly all within the Takanini area, and am keenly aware of both opportunities and risks in our area, from Mission Heights to Takanini village to Sykes Rd. Being of Niuean, English, Tongan and Te Ātiawa/Ngāti Raukawa descent, my children being all of that and Chinese, the joining of cultures under the umbrella of our NZ system is just one of the reasons why I love our nation and traditional values.Party list rank
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