I am a lifelong local resident, a truly independent candidate, who will deliver strong representation with a common sense approach.    

Happily married with three children, I have a track record of over 25 years involvement in West Auckland – with schools, churches, ratepayer groups, volunteers. I have actively lobbied council on library closures, parks development, youth events and provision of core services.

Trustee on Charitable Trusts 2004 -2008. Company Director of our IT Business, I have sat on various  executive committees such as  Te Atatu Resident and Ratepayers 2007- 2009,  school working groups, Property Association groups. Business networking groups.  My working background in based in the Banking and Legal Industries, with more recent involvement in Event Management . 

Wise spending, consultation, fairness and practical solutions are important to me. I will work hard, listen carefully, challenge where needed. Importantly, I will promote family friendly policies that ensure we also care for our older folks and inspire our youth.   

The local board’s role is to access the resources we need from Council. I will work with my fellow board members to bring the Henderson Massey area the best access to resources, and manage my responsibilities wisely .  My representation on the board will bring fresh perspective.

 

 

 

Top 5 Issues

1. Working Hard for my community. Taking the needs and concerns of our ratepayers to Council.
2. Working with all other Members on the Board to bring about the Best results for the Henderson Massey Ward. Put aside agenda's or political alliances , so that all members can work cohesivley together to achieve results this community needs
3. Leadership and Governance. Elect Board members who understand the political environment, and can use their previous experieince within this arena to lobby, for resources, funding , needs. Open and accountable dealings with all.
4. Retaining the Harbourview land as a peoples Park. No further high rise development on the Peninsula .

Personal Profile

I am standing for Council because I believe its time for new faces, fresh vision and a Council that stays in touch with the everyday needs of ordinary rate paying citizens.  I’ve lived in Te Atatu & Henderson my whole life, I love this place, I know it well  and  I’m proud to live here, raise my family here, and get involved in the life of this community.  

 I am a mother, a wife, a leader, who believes I can make a difference within Council by influencing and making wise decisions based on good judgment and common sense. 

I have been involved in community issues, lobbied Council. Written proposals, represented on committees in Council on a variety of issues for many years. I bring skills, experience and fresh vision onto the Board.  I want to work with others who can cohesively work together for the good of this wonderful city, laying aside agendas and alliances to make the best decisions on how services are provided and rates are spent.  I know I won’t have all the answers, and that people won’t agree with all I say and do.  But I will listen, and work hard to find the answers which are the best for this community.  

My working background is based in the banking and Legal Industry, with Event Management in a voluntary capacity.  I presently work as an Electorate Agent for an Auckland MP. I am responsible  for setting budgets, managing all events, helping constituents and   co ordinating community projects.   I also have freelance journalism experience with articles published in a variety of magazines.  My husband and I run our own Consultancy business, consulting to companies who require specialist IT services.

 I have been involved in a number of  community projects , my strengths and abilities  developed to be used at  local Board level . Some of these are: 

• One of the key local citizens who was involved in the fight to keep the Te Atatu South Library Open, submitted proposals to the Draft plan,  spoke at Council, liaised directly with Councilors and Community Board members , organised  the final “ silent protest “  at opening of new Library of the death our well loved local library- 

 

• Manager and  Team Leader -  Bring It on Events. A city wide hip hop dance competition for secondary schools  across Auckland. An amazingly successful Youth event, with the West Heats and Grand final being staged at the Trust Stadium. 2005- 2007. Won Infratril / WCC  Top Community Group Award 2006

 

•  Past Trustee  and Elder in a Vibrant multi cultural church. West Auckland and Central. Involved in  and has local links and networks within the wider church community. Current member and leader in Encounter Christian Centre, Avondale.

 

• 25 year involvement in Church and community projects,  administration, fundraisers,  concerts, Youth camps, mentoring,  training and teaching of young women  in the area of leadership, community service,  developing potential and setting future goals . I have been blessed to  be involved in seeing peoples lives change and improve through their self development  and support from others.   Public speaker at  events .  Study and support group leader. 

 

• Long term Te Atatu resident, many links into the local community. Involved in childrens schooling at   Te Atatu South Kindergarten, Freyberg School, Rangeview Intermediate, West City Christian College. Ex pupil of Rutherford College, Edmonton school,   Rangeview Intermediate , Henderson High School.