Albert-Eden Local Board (Owairaka Subdivision)

The Albert-Eden Local Board is in the Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward. The Local Board has 2 subdivisions called Owairaka and Maungawhau. Voters in the Owairaka subdivision area can vote for 1 mayoral candidate, 2 councillors for the Ward, 4 Local Board members and 7 members of the Auckland District Health Board.

A strong community voice

Our team of local candidates is committed to representing you and your community on the Albert-Eden Local Board (Owairaka subdivision). From Pt Chevalier to Waterview, and Mt Albert to Sandringham, we will make sure that our local issues are heard, and that we get results for our communities.

Our communities face some big issues. Here are some of the key areas we will address:

• Protecting the environment and community around the new motorway
• Keeping green space and protecting Owairaka-Mt Albert
• Slowing traffic in our residential streets
• Working for safe suburban shopping areas
• Preventing oversized developments in our area
• Providing a welcoming place for all cultures
• Making our neighbourhoods great places to live

Your Candidates for the Owairaka subdivision

Helga Arlington, 027 433 6904, helga.arlington@gmail.com

A longtime law librarian and legal information advocate, with the skills and determination to make the new Auckland a city where human and community values matter, and the best of our heritage is treasured.

”The unique village character of this area is what makes it so very special and I want the new Local Board to maintain this.”

Cr Graeme Easte, 027 209 7565, pastfinders@clear.net.nz

Currently an Auckland City Councillor, with 18 years of Community Board service, Graeme’s energy has helped drive countless successful local projects, from community facilities to stream and beach restoration.

“As a Mount Albert resident, I look forward to working on issues affecting all the communities from Pt Chevalier through to Owairaka”

Obed Edom Unasa, BA, BTheol, 845 6604, riounasa@yahoo.co.nz.

A Pt Chevalier resident for many years: married with two children, a church minister and community organiser, Obed advocates for democracy, social justice and safer communities.

“My community work has made me recognise that the Local Board will be vital in developing community assets for children, youth and developing the local economy.”

Margi Watson, 021 024 78947, margiwatson@ihug.co.nz

A nurse with two young children; Margi has lived in Epsom, Sandringham & Waterview since 1971 and is Chair of Waterview School Board of Trustees and spokesperson for ‘Tunnel or Nothing’.

“As an experienced campaigner, protecting and promoting communities, I will work for good outcomes for the people of our area.”