We're standing for the Whau Local Board as independents under "Voice of the People" with no political affiliations. We bring an independent oversight and perspective to Board decisions. We are committed Christians treating everyone equally with compassion, empathy, and are called to have 'no fear'. Working and standing together is Gods gift to us. We bring many terms of previous service both here and in Canterbury. We have an insight and understanding of local body workings. While listening and presenting at board, council and 10 year plan meetings, my voice is not heard about how any where my rates are being spent, on events, infrastructure without accountability, and being told there is no money for the Whau ward. Representatives language to the Mayor, and other Councillors is disrespectful. Ratepayers seem to feel intimidated about speaking publicly, I have to question where it is going and are our representatives standing up?