I am an independent film producer, property and hotel development advisor, and a long-time community contributor running for the Waitematā and Gulf Ward. I have lived in Parnell with my Kiwi husband and our son for 12 years, this is the place we proudly and wholeheartedly call home. I understand the real challenges our community faces — from housing pressures and urban density to street safety, sustainability, and the need for a true sense of belonging. I honour the past while embracing the future, celebrate diversity while striving for true inclusion. To me, balance means listening deeply, connecting perspectives, and bridging reason with empathy. I stand with the community — because the community stands with me. I’m here to amplify fresh, underrepresented voices and to help shape a stronger, fairer, and more harmonious Waitematā — together.