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Update - October 2022:

Hello Auckland - time for some honest self-awareness.

The goal of being the Auckland Mayor-Elect for 2022 was a failure. Less votes than in 2019.

From research garnered across various portals on social media, reading opinions from political commentators, along with feedback received directly, it seems that I was hit hard by the "Anyone But Labour" - the anti-vote.

However, the few Aucklanders that did actually vote decided to go for my opponent as a strategic choice.

There was also another issue - promises of specific support and decent funding never came to fruition, handshake deals that never eventuated. I tend to be like an elephant though - I don't forget such things.

I had to run the campaign on the donations of the supporters rather than from the large backers. That’s a massive part of how campaigns are won and lost - the advertising spend. The lack of funds killed the majority of the planned advertising.

So where to from here?

I've had a lot of comment that I should run again, I will only do that if said funding is secured early.

I've also had people in my ear suggesting I run for Central Government with a party - I'm unsure on that. I feel I can achieve results locally, whereas in Central, as an elected or list MP, I would simply be a patsy.

If I get approached it would need to be a convincing sell. There's still a lot of thinking to be done.

Meanwhile, I have a job to do. I will be a Council watchdog. I will be keeping an eye and ear on the Mayor, Councillors, Local Boards, CCO’s, and departments. I’ll be reporting back to the population on my findings - good or bad.

You can keep an eye on this website, I’ll be writing for The Daily Examiner, and firing my podcast back up. You’ll also find me on social media.

So check back in, things are going to get interesting.

Craig.

About Me

Hi, I'm Craig - I campaigned to be Mayorbof Auckland in 2019 and 2022.
I'm a former engineer and now freelance media operator.
That means a mix of videography, presenting, broadcasting, writing, voicing.
I'm also an event MC and Marriage Celebrant.
To top that off, I'm a husband of 26 years, and a father of a 25 year old daughter and 21 year old son.
Watch my bio video to get a better idea.​
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It's Simple.

Auckland City needs someone fresh. Someone who hasn't stepped their way through the ranks of politics.
Someone willing to tell the public exactly what is going on.
Someone that doesn't consider the Mayoralty to be their playpen for pet projects.
Someone that is capable of turning things upside down to get to the base.
​Someone who is tired of seeing unacceptable and frivolous spending.
​Someone that wants to make the city a better place.


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Simple ​Facts

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After years of the same representation by former politicians or business people looking to float their own boat, the question needs to be asked:
​"What good have they done for the city and those regular people that live within its boundaries?"
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A Mayor can’t sort all the problems.
Other Candidates will try and convince you that they can - but they can’t. I will not lie to you about this.
​What a Mayor can do is provide transparency on what is happening and make public servants publicly accountable.
​Quite simply the Mayor represents and champions the people and the city.

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