Karen Naylor
Affiliation: Independent
My principal place of residence is in the Te Hirawanui General Ward area.
Candidate statement
Serving as your City Councillor has been a privilege. I offer a common-sense and evidence-based approach to decision-making. I have promoted financial responsibility and transparency of council decisions.
I want our city to be a safe, vibrant and caring place to live, with great opportunities for all. A city where business is supported, the environment is protected and the community thrives.
Rates need to be affordable. Our current plan received an adverse opinion from Audit NZ and debt is increasing rapidly. We need to re-prioritise to ensure spending is appropriate and more sustainable for the future.
I have actively pursued budget reductions, more affordable options for our wastewater upgrade, keeping water services within local control, and promoted more sustainable models to deliver social housing I will continue to work constructively, listening to the community and keeping your best interests at the heart of my decision making.