We, as Aucklanders, want our region to be prosperous, globally competitive, vibrant, safe and easy to get around. A place that offers all of us the opportunities to have the best life possible. Auckland can become a highly sought after location and a place that attracts families, business and tourists to live, work and visit. I have the experience, commitment and stamina to work with you to make it happen

Married with three daughters. Born in Takapuna, a registered nurse for 15 years and a West Harbour resident since 1994. Have been involved in a variety of volunteer, governance and elected roles in the past 19 years. A City Councillor and JP, Trustee of Waitakere Licensing Trust, Chairman of West Auckland Hospice and Western Refuge and a Director of Waitakere City Holdings Company. A member of the Regional Transport Committee and Regional Sustainable Development Forum.

Top 5 Issues

1. Community: Strengthening and protecting our vibrant communities through local decision making.
   Building clean, safe and secure neighbourhoods and providing quality facilities in the right places
2. Affordability: Creating an affordable region to live and work in. Lowest possible rates and charges
   
   
   
3. Prosperity: Welcoming progress to a world-class Auckland. Encouraging and fostering economic development opportunities to support new job growth.
4. Transport: Making it easier to get around. Investing in effective public transport and critical road links
5. Environment: Preserving and enhancing the Auckland region’s environment. Keeping our beaches and streams clean and maintaining our regional parks

Personal Profile

Auckland Council Albany Ward

I have served two terms as a City Councillor. I will work to ensure that the new council is focused on getting value for money.

I have 3 daughters and a 15 year background in nursing. I have extensive community governance experience and am currently Chairman of both West Auckland Hospice and Western Refuge. I am also Chairman of the Waitakere City Council Northern Area Urban Development Committee and a Director of Waitakere City Holdings Company. I have significant experience working at a regional level in local government.

It will be my priority to protect citizens and ratepayers from waste, inefficiency and to ensure transparency in council.

I am  passionate about this community and its people.  I am optimistic about our region’s future as we face the challenges of bringing Auckland together.  However, our local communities will need strong voices, experienced leadership and professional skills to ensure this wide spread ward of West Harbour, Hobsonville, Whenuapai, Herald Island, Greehhithe, Albany, East Coast Bays , Hibiscus Coast/Whangaparoa and north to Waiwera are not forgotten.

 Please feel free to contact me at anytime. I am happy to answer any of your questions or meet at anytime to hear what is important to you.

 I am standing  for election to represent our community and would appreciate your support

 

Waitemata District Health Board

Waitemata District faces huge challenges in meeting our health needs in the coming years due to rapid population growth. The board needs committed, knowledgeable and experienced members who will steward taxpayers money carefully whilst providing the world class healthcare that we deserve.

I trained as a Registered and Obstetric Nurse at Auckland Hospital. I practised for 15 years in a variety of settings from Surgery, Asthma reseach, management of  Rest Homes and a Private Hospital and GP Nursing.  During that time I gained a very good understanding of our community's healthcare needs. With my governance experience over the last 10 years I believe  my combined knowledge and ability has me well placed to make good decisions regarding our health needs. I also believe we need a female representative who has an understanding of health issues from the western part of the electorate. As a past member of Waitakere Healthlink I feel I am well placed to represent that voice.

Waitemata is the largest DHB in New Zealand with some of the greatest need. It is time that the board had some fresh thinking in place to realise the health goals we all want; lower waiting times for operations, 24 hour emergency care at both hospitals, working conditions that attract and keep the best doctors and nurses available, a consistently high standard of patient care, the best equipment and clean facilities. I would appreciate your support. Vote number 1 for Health Board

 

Waitakere Licensing Trust

I have been a Trustee of Waitakere Licensing Trust since 2001. I have worked with you and for you in this community for many years listening to you and representing your views and supporting the great work done in our schools, sports clubs, arts and service organisations. I have stewarded the Licensing Trust business prudently as part of the governance team so that it is a viable business returning a profit to West Auckland. I would appreciate your support.