I am hoping to provide a non political and different new blood to our Papakura. My background is in Corporate Management, Finance and Accounting. I have recently retired after working in and with some of the largest NZ businesses. I believe in community led abilities and solutions. Current new housing developments has stressed our various infrastructures. My priorities for Papakura are to improve transport and roading, boost employment opportunities by encouraging new businesses, empower our people to be self reliant. (the can-do attitude). Papakura youth unemployment is worrying. Youth training and mentoring requires our leaders and our senior citizens to actively transfer knowledge, skills and civic ethics. I will greatly appreciate your precious vote for me.