“I am privileged to have served this community as its ward councillor for the last 3 years.
“I’m a long-term Waikanae resident and it’s where we raised our children.
“I have a scientific and regulatory background, and am from a farming background.
“I make decisions using my skills, experience, values, and financial prudence. I listen to my community. I’m a major supporting voice for the new Waikanae Library, Mahara Gallery, a full interchange at Peka Peka, and making the Waikanae Beach Hall fit for purpose. My full support for these will continue.
“I am prepared to stand up and be counted. I voted against the Gateway, and closing the Waikanae Recycling Centre. I voted for retaining community boards, this Ward and for another Waikanae Ward Councillor. I have supported residents with issues from polluted streams, flooding to infrastructure.
“I stand for the values of respect, integrity, honesty, transparency and inclusiveness.”