"I want Papakura to be a place where families can afford to live, young people can see a future, and communities feel safe, connected and supported. As a mother, a grandparent and a community leader, I know how important it is that our young people can see themselves reflected in leadership."
I’m honoured to be Labour’s candidate for Papakura and ready to work alongside our Labour team and our whānau to earn the opportunity to represent Papakura in Parliament. I thank the Labour Party for the trust and confidence they have placed in me.
Papakura is changing fast. It is a community of working families, young people, Māori, Pasifika, and people from many backgrounds, all wanting a fair opportunity to build a good life. I bring the experience of two terms in Parliament from 2017 to 2023, delivering results through advocacy and legislation, and I am ready to bring that experience back in service of Papakura.
I am guided by a core Labour principle — that all people are entitled to dignity, self-respect, and the opportunity to work. I will continue to be a practical, visible MP who listens and ensures Papakura gets its fair share as Auckland grows. I will campaign alongside Labour for jobs, health, and homes — the things that make a real difference to people’s lives. Every job should come with fair wages and safe working conditions — values I carry from my late mother, ‘Ailine, and continue today as a proud member of E tū union.
