I do it because I can and I do it because I care about You' Formally Secondary College teacher and Director of a Multi-National Company. Lived in Beachlands with my wife and have spent at least 2 working days a week on the coast. Having served for 4 terms a strong Team approach is vitally important to get things done in Council for You. Commitments: Work with Vector to finalise undergrounding of power in Old Beachlands; Consult further on council hub with Public service desk in Beachlands; Support for youth initiatives, including a Secondary College and Pump Track; Establish Menzshed and support senior citizens Kerb, Channel and footpath First View; Oversee Targeted rate footpaths throughout Wairoa Support all our rural communities, including for emergency management; Reduce speeds around schools and safety; Police Beaches more effectively; Increase Commercial Land for local employment; Upgrade, renew Playgrounds, Toilets and shade sail at Kahawairahi.