Here are my priorities for a better Auckland. I developed these based on discussions with our community together with my own ideas for our city. It’s impossible to capture every idea, but these are my main areas of focus that I believe will make the greatest impact.

Deliver on transport

I want to live in an Auckland where we have a wide range of transport options, including public transport, active modes and private vehicles. 

Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, we’ve invested heavily in infrastructure that supports people making the choice that suits them. 

Powered by electric buses and trains our public transport is reliable, affordable and accessible enabling large amounts of people to move across the city effectively with minimal environmental impact. 

We have a connected network of physically separated cycling and walking paths that allow people to safely use active modes, especially around our schools. 

For those that need or choose to drive, the roads are safe and travel times are predictable. 

We’ve reduced congestion, unlocked the billions in lost productivity and achieved Vision Zero with no road fatalities or injuries.

EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE

I want to live in an Auckland where we have the infrastructure, environment and people to support our growing city. 

Our councillors, mayor and local boards work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome for Auckland in an open and transparent manner. The organisation ad it’s CCO’s are accountable to the people and the elected representatives.

Local government funding has been reformed and council is no longer entirely reliant on ratepayers, recognising the significant contribution that the regions make to the country’s economy. 

Waste within council has been eliminated unlocking funds to invest in the infrastructure we need and deliver core services effectively and efficiently.

Council has a fully costed, long term plan for infrastructure and housing in Auckland. Our planning considers the environmental, social and financial impacts of sprawl and is focused on delivering intensification done well, with design standards to ensure that homes are warm and accessible.

Engaged Community

I want to live in an Auckland where localism is at the core of how council functions, empowering and listening to our communities.

Council works alongside our communities in true partnership to support and empower them, providing specialist resource and skills to help deliver what our people want. 

Despite the massive scale of the city, the local voices are heard and listened to with decisions made that support communities. 

We’re a multicultural and diverse city, coming together to support each other while celebrating our differences. 

Community assets like parks are proactively managed so they’re safe, clean and enjoyable to use.