Q. What is your position on Maori wards? A. I vote to KEEP the Māori ward. learn more

Q. Do you support a ‘rates cap’ on Local Government across the country? A. I don’t support a one-size-fits-all rates cap from central government. A blunt cap risks underfunding essential services and penalising fast-growing areas like ours. If a cap is introduced, it must reflect the real costs councils face through the Local Government Cost Index, and allow flexibility for things like emergencies or central government compliance. If elected, I’ll push for responsible spending, smart infrastructure investment, and fairer funding tools so councils aren’t forced to rely so heavily on rates alone.

Q. Do you support the Centralisation of wastewater? A. Yes. Based on my experience, I support wastewater centralisation. Where it hasn’t been chosen, communities are now facing serious problems. Centralisation provides long-term security, consistency, and helps avoid costly issues in the future. However, this must be done with extreme care: the system must be well-planned, costs carefully managed, and the resulting asset must never be sold into foreign ownership.

Q. What are your views regarding the library, the pool, the Civic centre – are these ‘nice to have, or necessary to have? A. I believe that whilst these facilities are technically speaking a ‘nice to have’ compared to essential infrastructure, they are vital for a healthy community. They provide spaces for learning, connection, and well-being, which deliver great value to a well-connected, vibrant community.

Q. Are you in a position to physically attend Council meetings? A. Yes. I will absolutely be attending all Council meetings if elected. My focus will be on doing the actual job of a councillor to the absolute best of my abilities, which will be listening and serving our entire community.

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