2025 Local Elections

Kaipātiki Local Board

The Kaipātiki Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of eight members. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Kaipātiki Local Board election.

Candidates

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Hudson Kostich

Ngozi Penson

Melanie Kenrick

Martin Lundqvist

Raymond Tan

Dave Kaio

John Gillon

Tim Spring

Gerald Lopez

Lofty Ned

Emma Ryburn-Phengsavath

Eric Boon Leong Chuah

Janet Tupou

Paula Gillon

Danielle Grant

Melanie Kenrick

Local Board member Kiapatiki

Melanie Kenrick

Local Board member Kiapatiki

Why I'm standing

I love Kaipātiki—the reserves, the coast, our great walking tracks, and our sports and cultural groups. I bring experienced professional governance. I have done extensive fundraising for the community and disability advocacy.

About me

I have lived locally and have extensive connections within the community. I am proactive in communicating and engaging with as many people as possible on issues that may affect them.

My priorities

Increase resourcing to sports and recreational facilities.
Protect the environment and make more of Kaipātiki pest free.
Reopen bush walks damaged in the 2023 floods such as Le Roy's Bush.

Current role

Local Board member Kiapatiki

Residence

Birkenhead

Age

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Why I'm standing

About me

I have lived locally and have extensive connections within the community. I am proactive in communicating and engaging with as many people as possible on issues that may affect them.

My priorities

Increase resourcing to sports and recreational facilities.
Protect the environment and make more of Kaipātiki pest free.
Reopen bush walks damaged in the 2023 floods such as Le Roy's Bush.

Current role

Local Board member Kiapatiki

Residence

Birkenhead

Age

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