Kia Ora. My family have worked all their lives in public and social service. I am a trained primary school teacher and social worker. Have lived for over 20 years in Mangere Bridge.
From Ngati Maniapoto (Tainui) and Scottish backgrounds.
One term councillor for Porirua City Council. Over seven years as Manager Treaty Relations at Manukau City Council. Currently retired. Secretary of Mangere Bridge Residents and Ratepayers Association.
Committed to: protecting our Manukau harbour and the birdlife that lives on its shore; animal well-being; encouraging engagement with local government processes; community safety - I am a member of the Mangere Bridge Community Patrol.
I support the ideals of personal responsibility and caring for the community that we reside in.
Am standing to have a say in how the council budget is spent particularly as our parks and reserves require greater financial support.