Every year, Auckland gets the same report card: 'Real potential… lacks imagination and application.' I live in Waterview - we feel that. We’ve seen incomprehensible decisions made in our transport, parks, planning, and more. I believe we deserve better. I’m standing for the Ōwairaka Subdivision of the Albert-Eden Local Board because I want Council to work with us on better solutions. I want Council to listen. Priorities: 1. Better Decisions, Better Outcomes. We can unlock new value from our assets through creativity and innovation; 2. Local Businesses, Local Life. We need to support small businesses to keep our suburbs and neighbourhoods vibrant; 3. Our Ground, Our Way. Some of our public space should be more - fruit trees, edible berms, and real community resilience. I don’t know everything, but I’m still idealistic or crazy enough to believe I can make a difference. Vote For Matt Zwartz, and let’s find out!