It’s become clear that The Mayor has over-ridden democratic decisions by the City Council and used the Old Boys Club to curry favour and enhance his re-election chances. The future of our city has not been the driving force, but a short-sighted self-interest. It has cost the city in additional rates to pay for infrastructure and planning, cut  construction jobs for local companies and cost us more hours stuck in traffic instead of easing congestion.

One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha will be a huge asset for Ōtautahi, bringing world-class events and a boost for local businesses. But while the benefits are clear, the full picture of its operating costs is less transparent. Residents will be subsidising more than $57 million in expenses over the next decade, on top of loan repayments and we’ve missed key opportunities to share these costs more fairly

The campaign launch at Dux Central was beyond my hopes - with a sold-out room, a hundred supporters brimming with energy and belief in our vision. From the warm welcome to the final applause, I felt the heartbeat of Ōtautahi Christchurch and Banks Peninsula in every cheer.

Why are green right turn arrows so rare in Christchurch and why does it take so long to get more? I recently looked into it as part of the Annual Plan process, and the answer is more complex (and expensive) than you might think. From earthquake-damaged infrastructure to budget constraints and wider traffic impacts, here's what I found and why I think it's time for a public briefing.

The 2025 local elections are fast approaching and time has flown since I first announced I was standing for Mayor back in October. It’s been a busy time from council mahi on infrastructure, water, and transparency, to connecting with residents across Ōtautahi.

You’ve got to know how the system works to change it - and, while complicated, it’s vital that we have an elected Mayor and Councillors who understand how to navigate local government processes in order to get the best results for our community.

The role of Mayor is a highly visible one, but there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes too.

Like all politicians I expect criticism and robust debate on the issues of the day, but like other women and minority groups, the attacks I get are increasingly personal and targeted.

Many people are choosing not to use our wonderful libraries just in case something happens and they return a book late and get a fine and some simply cannot afford to.

But it's not just emissions - better health, quieter neighbourhoods, lower congestion, better air quality and cost savings for individuals and the city are all proven benefits of sustainable transport modes.

A lot of people ask me about my role as a city councillor, so here's a bit of a run down on what the role involves and how I approach it.

Ōtautahi Christchurch has 7 Community Boards with 36 residents elected to them across the city to represent their communities and make decisions on a range of issues and projects.