KEN TURNER & SUNIL KAUSHAL
Waitakere Ward
CRAIG LORD
Whau Ward
WestWards. Our Place.Waitakere.
WestWards. Team
Linda Potauaine
Northland born, farm-grown.
Married to Semisi for nearly 25 years. Linda and Semisi love living in West Auckland, where they established their business and have raised their two children, Jackson, 20 and Arlia, 14.
Linda has a passion for our community and, as such, is employed by a large social service charity and is close to completing her Bachelor of Applied Management Degree. Linda has been an active member of Rotary and is President of the New Lynn Branch. A DECISIVE LEADER with compassion and loves sharing her knowledge. Linda prides herself on her can-do attitude. She can see what others don’t and acts accordingly.
Linda gets jobs done, and done right.
Allan Geddes
Allan knows the potential clubs and facilities hold for improving the well-being of our people, families and communities.
With the world changing at a fast pace, and people feeling disconnected and overwhelmed, he says that clubs, whether surf life saving, tennis, boating and sailing, team sports, scouts, or social activities, provide connection and linkages that we need.
He believes that Auckland Council and the Waitākere Ranges Local Board have an opportunity to enable these clubs, and their volunteer armies, to thrive.
Allan has lived in West Auckland since childhood, and Titirangi for 25 years. He is partner in a family business and is known as a strong collaborator and community contributor.
Angus Cathcart
Father of three, grandfather of four, respected local business owner.
Forty five years in the building industry, 30 as a registered builder and certifying drainlayer, with a strong understanding of the infrastructure underpinning our city. Drainlaying Industry tutor.
Angus knows the short comings of Auckland Council Building Permit and Resource Consenting processes, he knows how council could streamline there policies to deliver best results for homeowners.
Angus was raised in Waitakere, (Born in Woodbay, grew up in Titirangi and then bought in Laingholm, and now Titirangi). As a young guy I worked in boatbuilding and on the weekends in the Orchards and vineyards of Oratia. Angus wants his and your children and grandchildren to live and prosper in this area long into the future and he see reducing red tape as one of the keys to ensuring this.
Penelope Miller
Working with Ken Turner and Sunil Kaushal and the WestWards Team. Proud mother of one, grandmother of two and great-grandmother of three.
I have lived in the Waitakere Ranges since I was a child. On my first day in Huia I got lost in the bush behind the house and
discovered my place to stand. A voluntary firefighter for many years and in the first group of women to join the Huia Cornwallis First Response, West Auckland is my heart and soul. I consider myself very fortunate to live in such a unique environment. I have affiliated myself with the Westwards Team because we are of one mind, advocating for open parks and well-maintained community facilities and roads. Challenging council wasteful spending
Waitakere is my place to stand, as it is for many, and it needs to be open for us and our children’s children to find their place too.
Roman Thomas
I grew up out west in Parau and now live in Glen Eden, with a strong connection to the Waitākere Ranges and our local community. I worked on the Rainforest Express from 2007 until it closed in 2013, which added to my passion for the area.
These days, I love getting out into the bush with my dog Gecko and exploring both the local and wider West Auckland region. I’m a strong advocate for reopening the tramping tracks in the Waitākeres and ensuring these provide genuine wilderness experiences for everyone to enjoy. I care deeply about properly maintaining local infrastructure — roads, drains, and public spaces that make a real difference to our daily lives. I’m dedicated to restoring local decision-making in Council, giving local boards the power to hire local contractors.
Kevin Murphy
35 Years a West Aucklander, family man, from the workshop floor to business owner, currently sales rep for a local company. Manufacturing has taught me how to build things that work and stand the test of time.
Witnessing Auckland Council in action has motivated me to get involved. It cries poor and proposes substantial rate increases, yet its spending goes on unabated. This is financial negligence! Let's Keep It Simple By Focusing On Core Business! To build thriving communities we need successful local businesses. The Council must play its part and become fiscally responsible. This means getting back to the basics and focusing on core services. I’m all for our Local Board getting back to properly maintaining drains, parks, roads, and rubbish. I stand for community-led, local business, genuine transparency and consultation.
Leao Tildsely
Empowering West Auckland
Take Charge of Our Streets and Our Future!
With over 15 years in community development, I’m a listener, a connector, and a fierce advocate for our neighbourhoods.
My Priorities:
Support community gardens, urban farms, and local markets to provide fresh, culturally appropriate food.
Emergency Preparedness – Strengthen community-led resilience to keep us safe in times of crisis.
Community Funding – Unlock accessible, transparent funding for grassroots initiatives.
Road Infrastructure – Improve roads around high-density housing to match growth and reduce congestion.
Water Quality – Ensure clean, safe water for every household.
Smarter Traffic Calming – Replace harsh speed bumps with speed cushions for safer, smoother streets.
Change starts with us. Let’s build a stronger, safer, and more connected West Auckland—together.
Luke Wilson
Luke will be your strong voice.
I am proud to have lived, worked, and raised my family in West Auckland.
With 18 years as a local Police officer and proven results as a local board member.
I have what it takes to increase safety and prosperity while protecting the things that matter to you.
Jacob Curran
My name is Jacob Curran and I am excited to work alongside Ken Turner and Sunil Kaushal, and to represent WestWards.
My primary focus is on pragmatic spending of ratepayers dollars and accountability for those who we entrust to undertake and support us in our mission of making West Auckland great. Our focus areas in WestWards includes roading, infrastructure, and crime prevention.
We want to lead a vision for West Auckland where residents can live work and play in a safe, positive environment. We want to lead a vision that empowers pride in our shared space as one community. This means providing the basics that residents need to go about their day with greater efficiency. Basics such as a clean space, having our local hubs and businesses easily accessible for shoppers and commuters, having the basic amenities, that we pay for, working the way they should. God bless.
Amanda Roberts
I’m standing for Henderson-Massey to bring fresh energy and a results-driven focus. I care about a community where residents and business owners feel safe, connected and heard, holding confidence that elected members are making decisions in our best interests; not being swayed by central government agendas.
Every ratepayers dollar needs to count and be spent on the brilliant basics – safer streets, less gridlock on our roads, bins emptied regularly, parks, playgrounds and pools we can be proud of and reviving town centres to attract a wide variety of new businesses.
I live in Te Atatū Peninsula with my husband and our 9-year-old son. We’re local business owners who love living, working and supporting locally. I’ll bring strong leadership, sound decision-making, and a collaborative mindset, along with the time, energy, and commitment to deliver results for our community
Andy Liu
Andy has called West Auckland home for over two decades. A hardworking business owner, community leader, and proud Asian-New Zealander, he’s built his life here, raising a family, creating jobs, and supporting others to do the same.
Andy understands the real challenges facing locals because he has lived through them, from the rising cost of living to the frustration with council inaction.
As president of two major community associations, Andy brings people together. Now he’s stepping up to serve the wider community. Andy believes in the practical, no-nonsense leadership that Henderson Massey deserves.
He’s committed to upgrading broken infrastructure, fixing drainage, and improving rubbish collection. He wants parks that families can enjoy, better funding for local boards, and a council that actually listens.
Grahame Hill
With over 40 years of experience in government, I bring an in-depth understanding of policies and public sector procedures. My focus includes roading, infrastructure, and crime prevention, everyone deserves to feel safe in our community. I’m adaptable, methodical, a lateral thinker, and proudly born and bred out West.
Practical improvements matter. We need rubbish bins reinstated for community pride. Speed bumps should be reviewed and reduced where unnecessary, and all roads must be brought up to compliance—something we currently fall short on. Clear road markings and well-highlighted pedestrian crossings are essential. We must also reduce flood risks by clearing debris from streams. Local businesses and residents across all town centres deserve to feel safe and supported, our local businesses are the heart of our community. Together, let’s make the West a better, safer place for everyone.
Jason Pope
Jason made the swap from South Auckland to West Auckland almost a decade ago and has never looked back. Raising a young family in West Auckland;
I want Cleaner, Smarter Future for Henderson-Massey
I'm proud to stand alongside Ken Turner, Sunil Kaushal, and the Westwards team—because Henderson-Massey deserves bold, practical leadership that delivers real results
I work in the waste management sector right here in the West. Like many of you, I’m frustrated by the growing problem of illegal dumping—on our streets, in our drains, and polluting our streams. Enough is enough. We need action, not excuses.
It might be goodbye to bin tags, but what we need now is a future-focused approach: reliable, frequent waste collection services that keep our communities clean and healthy.
I’m excited to join Ken and Sunil in offering a truly representative voice—one that speaks up for the concerns of you, your family, and our wider community.
Let’s clean up our streets, our waterways, and our local government. Don’t let this opportunity go to waste.
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