Kia ora Puketāpapa! My name is Jessica, and I would be honoured to represent our community on the Puketāpapa Local Board. I’m interested in supporting local business, improving walkways and cycling paths, and protecting our wonderful parks and reserves (including off-leash space for our furry friends). Along with a busy family life I work full time, study part time and volunteer. Like many of you I am also a regular at Mt Roskill Library; I walk in Monte Cecilia and Big King Reserve; I shop at the Three Kings Woolworths and Mt Roskill New World. I really care about our neighbourhood, about the success of our local businesses, and about the health and happiness of our families and neighbours. I don’t have a grand agenda but I’m enthusiastic about our community, and I’m keen to work with you all to keep Puketāpapa beautiful.