“I am passionate about the Kāpiti Coast and now that I am retired, I wish to use my experience to help the council improve its services to the community. There is a need to make the Coast a more vibrant place to live with better services and recreational activities. Not only for the current community but to attract those with the skills the Coast is short of, such as medical practitioners.
“As National president of Arthritis New Zealand, I gained experience in management and lobbying overcoming obstacles to get things done. My background includes business analysis, finance and my last role in the work force was in finance marketing and sales. There is a need to attract investment in the Coast to make it a destination that is now easier to reach on the new expressway as opposed to just passing by.”