Ward: Albert-Eden (Members)

I have been part of this community for thirty years – as a student, as a parent and throughout my professional years.   Now I look forward to giving back.  As a Sandringham resident I enjoy my local village, and walk often on Owairaka- Mt Albert.  My focus is on the concerns of the different ethnic populations in our area, and better care for our volcanic cones, parks, and lovely older buildings. Water must stay in public ownership, and amenities like transport, museums and libraries must be supported and strengthened.

I am a determined advocate for the causes I believe in and have successfully implemented major system changes as an information manager over the years. I work well collaboratively, and I believe strongly in community and locality. 

The new Auckland can work for community – reclaim the city for its people by voting for me and the whole CITY VISION team this election.

Many of you will know me as an energetic watchdog of the Council, closely monitoring plans and policies for their impact on local communities.  My interest in community led to me being an elected Community Board member since 1992 and City Councillor since 2007.  The new Supercity will need experienced people like me working for our neighbourhoods so we do not get ‘swallowed up’.

As a tireless community activist all my adult life, I have worked with many local neighbourhood and environmental groups, such as the Point Chevalier Community Committee, Friends of Oakley Creek and Mount Albert Residents Association.  I am also a leading advocate for pedestrians and an energetic campaigner to replace motorway madness with a decent public transport system.

As a self-employed researcher I have both the time and expertise to serve you.  Please vote for me and the CITY VISION team to work for our communities.

The Albert-Eden Local Board area is my ‘neighbourhood”.  I am a nurse with two young children.  I have lived in Waterview for 17 years.  I am people-focused and actively contribute to build stronger communities and belong to many community, sports and children’s groups. Currently I am Chair of the Waterview School Board of Trustees; Spokesperson for Tunnel or Nothing; Treasurer of the North Western Community Association and coordinator for Auckland city’s only walking school and kindy bus.

I have been working hard for Owairaka, Mt Albert, Waterview and Pt Chev to get the best outcomes around SH20.  I‘m a hard working team player, with the right mix of personal and work skills to make a strong contribution to our Board and represent our communities.

A vote for the CITY VISION team will ensure that the voice of the community continues to be heard at the Council table.

“I’m a proud Aucklander – I grew up here. I don’t share Rodney Hide’s vision of a city serving big business and property developers. Auckland deserves better! We must protect the unique character of our neighbourhoods. No ‘anything goes’ development in areas like Greenlane, Balmoral, Mt Eden Village. We should cherish our parks and volcanic cones, starting with Maungawhau, and support our vibrant and diverse communities—like Mt Eden’s active arts scene, for example. We must keep public assets in our hands, give our communities a real say, and strengthen public transport.”

Peter is married, lives in Balmoral/Mt Eden. As a senior lecturer in management and former policy analyst in energy markets, ministerial private secretary, and employment negotiator he brings the skills to make our local board an effective conduit for community voices, and an efficient local services provider.

Please vote for Peter and for all of the City Vision team.

I am a current member of the Eden Albert Community Board.  Experience is needed to ensure the Supercity delivers to Eden/Epsom.

Along with my wife Dr Brigid Carroll, I am bringing up boys aged 7, 10 and 12 in Mt Eden.  I chair the Board of Trustees at Balmoral School.  I work as a Family and Employment lawyer.

Busy roads create challenges for our local communities.  We need sustainable public transport and to promote cycling and walking.  I oppose 4-lane highways and large commercial developments spoiling our suburbs.

I will speak for local people and our community and will not let a huge Council bureaucracy control our neighbourhoods which are unique and precious.  Eden/Epsom is a great place to live.  I will fight to keep it that way.

Please vote for me and all of the CITY VISION team.