My passion for the community of Waitara is deeply rooted in a respect for our whenua, our people, and our shared heritage.
Waitara is more than just a town - it is a place of whakapapa, wairua, and resilience. I feel a strong sense of duty to honour the legacy of our ancestors while helping to shape a future that uplifts all members of our community.
Our stories are vital and deserve to be protected and celebrated. I am committed to supporting kaupapa that empower our young people strengthen community connections, and promote cultural pride.
Whether through community projects, education, or simply being present and engaged, I strive to contribute positively and with integrity. Waitara has given me identity and purpose, and I carry that with aroha and responsibility.
Yes
What?
I always know there is room to improve spending on services and infrastructure costs. Little, managed changes can make a big impact in the long run. We must have a longterm view when spending ratepayers money.
Yes
What?
We should contiue to push forward with renewable energy options and diversify our local economy to make it more resilient to meet the changing climate crisis and economic environment.
No
Why?
We live in the best region in Aotearoa and we have the ablitiy to address rough-sleeping at this local level because we can provide greater wrap around sevices taylored to the specific needs of our most vulnerable citizens.
Yes
Why?
A collective system for these services is the best way for this to be managed. Water is a taonga and should be treated as precious resource. This also means effective management of wastewater to protect our waterways and people from harm.
Yes
Why?
We are already on board with impactful climate change decisions here in NPDC for example spatial planning and housing as well as management of our natural world. Blending mātauranga Māori and contemporary innovation we can make a difference.
Decline to answer
Yes
Why?
Slowly, slowly. We need to get used to different ways to travel safely across our great region. But this needs to be in close consultation with locals so they can see the benefits of multimodal transport.
Keep
Why?
This goes without saying that I will vote to keep my voice and the voice of mana whenua at the table. Being together is better for everyone, not just Māori. Let's expand our worlds and meet each other where we're at.
Maintaining Mana Motuhake within council and being a dedicated voice for iwi, hapu, and whanau.
