I am an independent non aligned candidate with no political affiliation.  This enables me to contribute to the debate and vote on the basis of common sense, efficiency and cost to reflect public opinion from the many community groups with whom I am in constant touch.  I beleive in more action to complete projuects, not endless consultation.

Knowledge - Shore resident 50 years (last 7 years living in Mairangi Bay)

Qualities - Local community advocate, honesty, integrity and approachable

Strenghts - Genuine concerns for North Shore and its people

              - Sees projects through to completion

              - Direct approach (not easily intimidated)

Experience - North Shore City Councillor 18 years (1992-2010) Full time occupation

Current Appointments - Auckland Museum and Motat Electoral College

                               - Waitemata Cleanup Trust

                               - Northcote Advisory (re-development state housing)

                               - Glenfield Historical Society

                               - Chair Murrays Bay Boating Club re-location

                               - Trustee North Harbour Hockey Charitable Trust

 

Achievements - Sewage pipeline upgrade to maintain our clean beaches

                    - Busway connection to airport at affordable cost

                    - Playground equipment for all ages, catering for adult health and recreation in local parks.  Supported Youthtown relocatiog to the shore

                    - Strongly advocated for new and clean public toilets.

                    - Heritage week festivities to raise awareness of our local history.

                    - Championed support for a North Shore book of illustrated history.

 

 

 

Top 5 Issues

1. Stormwater infrastructure and education measures to catch containments before pollution of streams and waterways.
2. Capitalise on North Shores role as a centre for excellence in Sport and Literature - The Millennium Institute and The Michael King Writers Centre
3. Better transport systems with linkages to busway. With a new alternative Harbour crossing.
4. Maintaining Parks and open space at Long Bay, Centennial, Korean Garden and Chelsea Park.
5. Support for volunteers in all aspects of our community, from parks, business mentoring to welcoming and supporting our new migrants.

Personal Profile

I was born and raised in Northern Ireland and moved to New Zealand for better opportunities.  I was educated at Epsom Girls Grammer and have worked in banking, aviation and Local Government.  Married to late husbank Geoff, with three children and an extended family of seven grandchildren, who all choose to live and enjoy the lifestyle of our unique maritime city.  My current interests and challenges are duplicate bridge, patchwork quilting, swimming, history, literature and travel.

Please phone 479-9343 to speak to me personally in regards to any issues or questions.