18 year old Joseph is a new and passionate candidate who sees the tremendous potential that exists in Devonport and Takapuna as well as the potential for the younger generation to contribute to a future vision.
As Deputy Head Boy and the Student Trustee of Rosmini College he excells at debating which has seen him named the Russell McVeagh Auckland Secondary School's Development Tournament's Best Speaker and has been a long standing member of the Shore Youth Council, Shore Youth Bank and recently appointed Chairman of Youthfund while also serving as youth representative on two Community Boards where his views have been influential.
Joseph wants the new Local Board to take full advantage of this new opportunity to shape the community’s aspirations for the future. He see's untapped potential in the entire region and especially in the younger generation and in building up a community they feel comfortable and included in.
He will bring fresh energy and a youthful perspective to ensure the local community planning includes the views of younger citizens.
Lets do it! Lets try something new.
Vote Joseph Bergin
Top 5 Issues
- Youth engagement and involvement across the board. Avenues for greater expression of the youth culture.
- A strong, efficient, cheap and fluid transport system spanning over ferries, buses and bicycles.
- Safer, stronger and more open neighbourhoods which promote true community growth and facilities to encourage this.
- Conservation and preservation of natural environment such as beaches, parks and reserves with greater access and visibility of Devonport and Takapuna's natural beauty.
- Takapuna revitalization through consulting on and implementing the Strategic Framework.
Personal Profile
Authorised by Joseph Bergin of 17 Otakau Road, Milford
Questions answered by Joseph Bergin
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Joseph Bergin's Reply
Stay. They were a pain to put in, but are used and reflect good future alternative sustainable transport.
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- 2010
Auckland Council - Devonport - Takapuna Local Board
Results - Final
- Dianne Hale
- 11025
- Chris Darby
- 10439
- Kevin Schwass
- 8651
- Mike Cohen
- 7931
- Jan O'Connor
- 6516
- Joseph Bergin
- 5877
- Ivan Dunn
- 5797
- Michael Sheehy
- 5785
- Fay Freeman
- 5145
- Wenda Morton
- 4919
- Mary-Anne Benson-Cooper
- 4141
- Ken McKay
- 3481
- Gay Richards
- 3388
- Robyn Chalmers
- 3369
- Tony Wareham
- 3315
- Martin Lawes
- 3193
- Shane Coleman
- 2673
- Valerie Winn
- 2632
- Kevin Brett
- 1535

Mary-Anne Benson-Cooper
Joseph Bergin
Robyn Chalmers
Mike Cohen
Chris Darby
Fay Freeman
Dianne Hale
Martin Lawes
Ken McKay
Wenda Morton
Jan O'Connor
Gay Richards
Kevin Schwass
Tony Wareham