I'm dedicated to seeing our city and its people thrive.

I bring extensive experience as a former owner and manager of hospitality businesses so I understand the challenge’s businesses face. I’ll advocate to ensure local businesses get the support from Council they need.

Having worked in the private and public sectors, I bring strong problem solving, leadership, and motivational skills, as well as experience in communications, stakeholder relationships, and strategic planning. I also bring central government experience of strong advocacy against systems that aren’t working.

My background as a qualified social worker and Board member for community organisations, I understand the challenges facing young people, businesses, families and older people, and will advocate strongly for their needs, in particular around housing, community wellbeing and supporting our economy.

The devastating floods of last week and the massive clean- up job that has followed shows the incredible compassion and can-do attitude in our community.

I'm proud to raise my family here.

I will be a strong voice for Nelson Whakatū.