Working with Ken Turner, Sunil Kaushal and the WestWards Team, I grew up out west in Parau and now live in Glen Eden, with a strong connection to the Waitākere Ranges and our local community. I worked on the Rainforest Express from 2007 until it closed in 2013, which added to my passion for the area. These days, I love getting out into the bush with my dog Gecko and exploring both the local and wider West Auckland region. I’m a strong advocate for reopening the tramping tracks in the Waitākeres and ensuring these provide genuine wilderness experiences for everyone to enjoy. I care deeply about properly maintaining local infrastructure - roads, drains, and public spaces that make a real difference to our daily lives. I’m dedicated to restoring local decision-making in Council, giving local boards the power to hire local contractors. Together with the WestWards Team, keeping it real.