I was elected to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board in 2019 (East Coast Bays subdivision). I am proud to be representing and working hard for our amazing community. This blog is one of my commitments that I made during the local elections – to keep our community informed about the work of Local Board and to provide a level of professionalism and accountability that you deserve as hardworking ratepayers. I want you, the ratepayers who employ me, to be able to see exactly what I’ve been up to on your behalf.

I am really pleased to have been nominated as the Local Board’s representative to the Browns Bay Business Association, Sir Peter Blake Marine and Education Recreation Centre, and as a Local Board representative on the Hauraki Gulf Political Reference Group.

I was born and raised in the Bays and live in Okura with my husband and daughter. I love the Bays and want our community to continue being the best place for families to grow and thrive. For me, this means fostering a strong sense of community; protecting our precious coastline and green spaces; promoting effective transport options; and supporting our local economy and town centres.

My background is as a Policy Analyst at PHARMAC, and Communications Manager at the Brain Health Research Centre. I’ve also been the eyes and ears for Hon Murray McCully MP when I was his senior staffer in the East Coast Bays electorate office. I’ve successfully advocated for members of our community for many years. I’m experienced in strategy and policy development, accountability reporting, and preparing near-billion dollar budgets in tight fiscal environments. My expertise in evidence based decision-making and public consultation will ensure your rates contribute to projects and services that deliver.

In my spare time I volunteer for North Harbour Community Patrol, and with Browns Bay Rotary Club (I’m not currently a member at the moment as I can’t attend morning meetings with a toddler in tow!). I love spending time outdoors, especially at the Long Bay-Okura Marine reserve,) with my husband Daymen and daughter Evie.