NZ Local Elections 2025

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

The Devonport-Takapuna 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 six 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 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board election.

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Garth Ellingham

Garth Ellingham

Karin Horen

Karin Horen

A Fresh Approach

Paul Radford Cornish

Paul Radford Cornish

Neil Zent

Neil Zent

C&R - Communities and Residents

Lewis James Rowe

Lewis James Rowe

A Fresh Approach

Helena Roza

Helena Roza

ACT Local

Karleen Florence Reeve

Karleen Florence Reeve

A Fresh Approach

Gavin John Busch

Gavin John Busch

C&R - Communities and Residents

George Wood

George Wood

C&R - Communities and Residents

Mary-Anne Benson-Cooper

Mary-Anne Benson-Cooper

Independent

Kamini Schoonbee

Kamini Schoonbee

C&R - Communities and Residents

Kent Treloar Tregonning

Kent Treloar Tregonning

Scott Andrew Macarthur

Scott Andrew Macarthur

A Fresh Approach

Terence Harpur

Terence Harpur

A Fresh Approach

Pete Cronshaw

Pete Cronshaw

Independent

James Rohloff

James Rohloff

Independent

Kaumosi Opie

Kaumosi Opie

C&R - Communities and Residents

Michael Single

Michael Single

C&R - Communities and Residents

Trish Deans

Trish Deans

Independent

Kimberly Hope Graham

Kimberly Hope Graham

A Fresh Approach

George Wood

C&R - Communities and Residents

| Member Devonlort-Takapuna Local Board

George Wood

C&R - Communities and Residents

| Member Devonlort-Takapuna Local Board

Why I'm standing

I want to see new board members prepared to devote a good level of time to their duties.

About me

A long period in local government has given me a strong understanding of the requirements of the job.

My priorities
  1. Balance the budget by sorting out the $460,000 shortfall caused by fairer funding.
  2. Sort out the linkage between Esmonde Road and Francis Street which has been around for years.
  3. Get the reserves management plan finalised.
Current role

Member Devonlort-Takapuna Local Board

Residence

Forrest Hi,ll

Age

79

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Why I'm standing

I want to see new board members prepared to devote a good level of time to their duties.

About me

A long period in local government has given me a strong understanding of the requirements of the job.

My priorities
  1. Balance the budget by sorting out the $460,000 shortfall caused by fairer funding.
  2. Sort out the linkage between Esmonde Road and Francis Street which has been around for years.
  3. Get the reserves management plan finalised.
Current role

Member Devonlort-Takapuna Local Board

Residence

Forrest Hi,ll

Age

79

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