Kia ora, I’m Hannah - a proud Westie and long-time Piha local. I’m standing for the Waitākere Ranges Local Board because, like many of you, I felt frustrated after the 2023 cyclone. Our roads, drains, and communities have been under-resourced for too long- and the supercity model just hasn’t delivered for the West. I’ve spent 20 years working in programme management and community engagement, including with grassroots groups, new migrants, and the disability community. I’m currently the Accessibility Programme Coordinator for the Auckland Arts Festival, and I’m passionate about inclusion, transparency, and decisions made with our communities, not for us. As a mum, partner to a park ranger, and someone who’s called Piha home for over 20 years, I love this place and want to help protect it for future generations. Let’s build a stronger, fairer, more resilient future for the West - together. Vote Hannah Slade. Vote Future West.