Thank you East Auckland

Firstly I want to thank everyone who voted for me, regardless of the outcome I appreciate your support and the trust you have placed in me. Thank you everyone who helped during the campaign, your support made it all possible.

I'm obviously disappointed in the results, I'd hoped to have the privilege of representing our community at Council but it was not to be.

Congratulations to both Sharon Stewart and Paul Young on being re-elected to council. As our area continues to suffer growing pains, we need councillors who will ensure that our community and its people are heard - it's up to you to ensure that we get what we need.

Commiserations to fellow candidates David Collings and Tofik Mamedov. I know how much time, money and effort goes into a campaign but you should be proud for standing up for your community. Kia kaha.

This isn't the end for me - I'll continue to be heavily involved in my community, lending a helping hand where I can. I return to an awesome job, working with great people. I'll continue to be a strong advocate for our area and do what I can to hold our representatives and council to account. And there's another election in three years...