My Account
My wife and I moved to Arkles Bay in 2002 and now live in Stillwater. I am a retailer and marketer of wine in Manly. Previously, I’ve run medium and small enterprises in adult education and the movie industry. I have always lived in Auckland. I am chair of the Estuary Arts Centre Trust Board and secretary of the Stillwater Residents & Ratepayers.
What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast?
Transport including Penlink: I unequivocally support the building of Penlink with protections for the residents on both sides of the river. It is an essential part of the solution to opening up the area and the Silverdale business district.
We need to deal to the Silverdale accessibility issue, completing Curley Ave to link back to the highway and installing lights for safe access both ways to the Village and Business Park. Reducing commuter waiting times, is positive for the environment and a massive lifestyle improvement for people stuck in those bottlenecks.
Local business and employment growth: Everybody employed on the Coast reduces congestion on the roads. I want Silverdale’s fast growing business base to fully exploit Council support for its aspirations as the place of employment in our region. Chemical free weed management: The people want it. I believe they accept what it costs. Give it to them. It’s really that simple.
How would you address those issues?
Continued pressure on the politicians and purse string holders, to make Penlink a priority. It’s also ‘people action’ to push the agenda with Council. Finally, it’s supporting a Mayor who will take control of the Council Controlled Organisations, in particular Auckland Transport, and get the roading built.
For business and employment growth we need action on transport access issues and help for the Business Association to unite stakeholders.
For chemical free weed management, it’s screaming it from every street corner. This is a public health and safety issue, not about cutting costs.
What do you hope to achieve?
I’ll reflect the community’s views and concerns to Council, both majority and minority views. I want to maintain the beauty that is Hibiscus and Bays and keep improving it future generations.
