Tafafuna'i Tasi Lauese JP is married with 5 children and 16 grandchildren. He has been a Mangere resident for 42 years and is currently a member of the Mangere Community Board. He is Chairman of the Pacific Peoples Advisory Council (Auckland Remand Prison), a Court Justice and Justice of the Peace, the Co-ordinator/Treasurer of Samoa Atia’e I Magele Inc Society (Community Services) and Treasurer and Elder of the Mangere PIC Church combined group. He volunteers regularly at the Mangere CAB as a Justice of the Peace.

 

“I will advocate to retain free access to swimming pools and provision of a swimming centre for Otahuhu.

 

“I believe the Labour Team will deliver strong leadership, passionate advocacy and effective action for the community.”

 

Top 5 Issues

1. Excellent facilities including free access to swimming pools across the Ward
2. Completion of the recreation precinct in Otahuhu
3. Safe and secure communities in Mangere-Otahuhu
4. Encouragement and support for youth development
5. Supporting community groups and encouraging them to build capacity

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