Tauanu'u Nick Bakulich is the current Local Board Chairperson, serving his third term. His responsibilities include being Lead Member for Parks & Reserves, Community and Recreational Facilities and the Māngere East Business District. He sits on Aircraft Noise Community Consultative Group, the Auckland Airport Community Trust and spokesperson for opposing liquor licence applications. Nick lives in Ōtāhuhu with his wife and extended family. He is an avid sports follower and keeps physically active as a referee with the Auckland Rugby Referees Association. Nick is passionate about the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu ward and would love the opportunity to serve again in this capacity to continue the positive work of the current Local Board.
'There has been a lot of progress in highlighting the need to protect our local environment, and we need to keep that momentum. Vote Bakulich and the other six Labour candidates.'