An Upper Harbour Local Board Member, volunteer Scout leader (9+ years); and Social Entrepreneur delivering employment and healthier housing (10+ years), I will continue serving local communities. I’ve strong links to Hibiscus, Bays, Rodney, Upper Harbour and understand why ‘Supercity’ is inefficient after 7 years in Finance, a Massey University Economics degree, and 5 years of Auckland Council Project Management. I’m deeply concerned. Elected Members and organisations must work together to overcome challenges - not delay for political reasons. Climate change is a proven threat – we’re already encountering escalating disasters and economic shocks, and are underprepared. Native species extinctions. Crops lost to development. Infrastructure failing. Costs increasing. Council needs courageous, collaborative governance; 100-year strategic approach: proactive planning, future-proof investment, resilient infrastructure, advocacy for diverse communities’ needs, support for youth, disabled, arts, community, environment. Let’s have the hard conversations and collaborate to deliver meaningful results for Climate, Council and Community.