PETER YOUNG and KAI ZENG are the perfect mixture of expertise and a monitor file of manufacturing outcomes for the residents and ratepayers of the Howick Ward, and new vitality, concepts, motion and illustration for the youthful multi-ethnic inhabitants of the rapidly rising Flat Bush subdivision.
They’re asking on your vote and belief to make the appropriate selections for the way forward for this new thrilling space.
What makes the Wholesome and Completely satisfied crew totally different?
Peter YOUNG: I’ve served this Flat Bush neighborhood for greater than 25 years as a three-term elected member of the Howick Native Board, a magistrate (JP), and founding father of the Botany & Flat Bush Ethnic Affiliation (BFEA). I’m now targeted on mentoring the subsequent era of native leaders to serve the folks of east Auckland.
Kai ZENG: Having grown up and gone to highschool in east Auckland, I’m 25 and have returned from the US with an Ivy League college diploma in Public Administration to construct our cities from floor zero. I studied and practiced how authorities, enterprise, and non-profit organisations can work collectively to unravel actual issues. Along with Peter, we ship vitality, actual options, and future-ready concepts that work for Flat Bush.
How have you ever supported the Howick Ward’s numerous communities?
Peter YOUNG: BFEA has hosted greater than 100 occasions to advertise HEALTHY and HAPPY neighborhood and tradition: well being seminars, Tai Chi, Zumba, Yoga, and multicultural festivals.
Kai ZENG: As secretary and challenge supervisor, I’ve improved BFEA’s youth attain and organisational construction, introducing Ok-Pop music, Chinese language language classes, and extra workshops (and probably E-Sports activities). I’ve additionally run tutoring, conservation volunteering, and rising consciousness of native sources.
Have you ever a monitor file in bettering infrastructure?
We’ve strongly advocated for the Flat Bush Library at Ormiston City Centre that may open early subsequent yr. We’ve additionally advocated for area people hubs, footpath upgrades, and neighborhood clean-ups to deal with flooding, erosion, and unlawful dumping. Small wins that enhance every day life – that’s native politics.
What about youth and training?
Kai ZENG: I’ve led mentoring programmes, profession workshops, and supported cultural occasions that empower younger folks throughout Flat Bush. I’ll advocate for a Youth House within the Ormiston Library, constructed by youth, for youth.
Have you ever helped with the surroundings?
Sure – from restoring waterways to supporting native bush conservation, internet hosting inexperienced training workshops, and holding Auckland Council accountable on clean-ups and air pollution. And we are going to scale up these efforts with native communities and organisations as soon as elected.
What We Will Do
What are your transport priorities?
Kai ZENG: End the Japanese Busway. Repair hazard zones like Te Irirangi Drive, Flat Bush College Street, and Thomas Street. Set up extra bus stops with rooves. We’ll additionally champion smarter parking options, not finger-pointing.
How will you enhance security?
Peter YOUNG: Proceed our police-community conferences. Increase Neighbourhood Help. Help CCTV, neighborhood patrols, and a real-time crime alert community for residents and shopkeepers.
How will you assist native companies?
Peter YOUNG: Council ought to empower, not impede. We’ll push for grants, markets, and less complicated council processes.
How will you keep accountable?
Kai ZENG: You’ll hear from me. I’ll share common updates for residents and ratepayers, launch a Flat Bush Occasions Calendar, and maintain Howick Native Board selections clear, public, and simple to comply with. I’ll keep current in communities to speak to folks face-to-face.
Vote ZENG & YOUNG for the Way forward for Flat Bush
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