Every year, Auckland’s report card says the same thing: 'Real potential: lacks imagination and application.' As New Zealand’s biggest city and regional economy, we have a responsibility to do better. I'm standing for both the Albert-Eden Local Board (Ōwairaka Subdivision) and Auckland Council because I’m tired of feeling like Government is something that’s done to us, rather than something that's for us. Priorities: 1. Better Decisions, Better Outcomes. We can unlock new and ongoing value from council assets through creativity and innovation; 2. Local Businesses, Local Life. We have to support our small businesses in order to renew our suburbs and city centre; 3. Honesty and Free Speech. Let’s have civility, but the truth. We’re adults, we can handle it. I don’t know everything - but I do know I’m still idealistic (or stupid) enough to believe I can make a difference. Vote For Matt Zwartz, and let’s find out!