It’s been more than 30 years since I swapped life in Auckland for the peaceful charm of Otamatea, where my family has deep roots in Kaipara.

I started at Kaipara District Council three years ago as a summer intern in my third year of university, before moving into a graduate role. Today, I am a Resource Consents Planner within Planning & Development.

After more than 20 years building my planning career in the Whangārei and Waikato districts, I have returned home to bring my skills and experience back to the district I care about.