I am really proud to have represented the East Coast Bays as your Member of Parliament since 2017. I have worked hard to achieve results on a wide range of projects that are important to our community.

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SOME HIGHLIGHTS

• Lobbied Auckland Transport to get Glenvar Road prioritised for an upgrade

• Saved Browns Bay Police Station from closure

• Fought to keep Vanguard Military School open (and survived one of their fitness sessions)

• Worked with locals to save Okura from development

• Raised funds for a new vehicle for North Harbour Community Patrol

• Fighting to save sciences at Massey Albany alongside staff and students

• Lobbied for and inquiry into Auckland beach water quality at select committee

• Called 5,400 households during Level 4 and supported over-60’s with grocery and prescription deliveries

• Grocery shopping for locals during lockdowns

• House and business clean-ups after cyclone flooding

• Obtained sponsorship for a refugee family to get a car

• Delivered over 500 single serve meals to flood-affected residents

• Held public meetings on crime, Auckland buses, housing, immigration, the economy and more

• Supported local events, volunteer groups and fundraisers

 

It is a privilege to now be the Minister of Education and Minister of Immigration.

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I was born in the East Coast Bays, and have been living in the area for over 40 years. I am raising two children with my husband in Okura and am heavily invested in my local community.

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After attending Rangitoto College, I went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours at the University of Auckland. I have worked in a number of export sales roles for New Zealand manufacturers, and have produced a range of local television shows, including Piha Rescue.

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I spent four years working for the former MP for East Coast Bays, Hon Murray McCully. I helped thousands of locals, businesses and organisations navigate their way through various government departments. This was the pointy end of policy and reinforced my passion for this amazing community.

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Watch my maiden speech below