I am standing for election to use my skills and experience to contribute to making Auckland a better place to live. I believe Waitematā needs leadership committed to its progress, prosperity and promise to be a place residents can genuinely call home. I am committed to a safe and inclusive city with a vibrant local culture, a healthy environment, a thriving economy, affordable housing, and a range of transport choices. I am an experienced board member, law tutor and community worker, and already have a strong track record of successfully working inside council, and with the community, as a member of the Rainbow Communities Advisory Panel. I have the freshness, vision, innovation, new energy and collaborative approach that Waitematā needs, and will be accessible and available to you as an effective and committed community representative. Vote for me and the effective City Vision team for a better future for Waitematā.