I've lived in Titirangi 55 years, co-raising the Pearl clan, loving our beautiful bush environment and community vibe.
I am an experienced Independent candidate and able community advocate with a proven track record of achievement in Waitakere community affairs. Community experience includes serving as Finance Committee Chair at both Waitakere and Auckland Councils and as Portage Trust Chair.
A socially responsible businessman who expects profitable financial management of Portage's business. Supporter of Trusts model of public community ownership.
The Trusts must lift their game. Paying the Living Wage and introducing Liquorland are positive moves - but we need greater variety of entertainment/bar venues. The Trusts must expect greater public scrutiny.
Unlike the rest of Auckland, our community can manage the proliferation of unsuitable liquor/gaming outlets in our suburbs, whilst gaining direct community benefit from the business profits of these problematic industries. These are good things to preserve.